Researchers suggest that subtle variations in pupil size could provide a novel method to monitor attention fluctuations in children with ADHD, with medication influencing pupil responses and attention stability. Researchers say tiny changes in the pupil may offer a fresh…
A global study reveals that children’s perceptions of the world are more influenced by parental warmth and acceptance than socioeconomic factors or neighbourhood safety, with significant implications for mental health and optimism in adulthood. Children absorb more than rules and…
Adoption UK writer Murray Dixon highlights how traditional school behaviour systems may overlook the lasting impact of early trauma, risking further emotional harm for children in care. Murray Dixon, an adoptive parent writing for Adoption UK, argues that school behaviour…
A longitudinal study from Singapore suggests that heavy screen exposure at ages 1 and 6 could negatively influence children’s academic performance and working memory, highlighting a sensitive period in early brain development. Screen time in infancy and just before school…
Research from the University of Rochester and health authorities emphasise that teenagers respond best when parental authority is rooted in credibility, communication, and understanding rather than mere obedience. Parents often discover that what worked with a seven-year-old can fail completely…
New research indicates that girls from multilingual and immigrant families face significant delays in ADHD diagnosis, raising concerns about health disparities and cultural barriers affecting early support for affected children. New research from the University of East Anglia suggests that…
SOS Mitmensch releases a detailed report proposing practical steps to address patriarchal attitudes and violent behaviour in boys, urging educational reform and early intervention to foster healthier masculinity. SOS Mitmensch has called for a stronger, more coordinated effort to counter…
Penn State research shows that everyday acts of connection by parents, teachers, and community members significantly reduce the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour among teenagers, highlighting the power of healthy relationships in prevention efforts. Teen suicide prevention often begins…
A new report from the ESRI and Tusla uncovers increasing school absences among Irish pupils, highlighting the influence of socio-economic challenges, family circumstances, and mental health on attendance rates since the pandemic. New research from the Economic and Social Research…
Six decades after its launch, Head Start faces a crucial update to incorporate recent scientific understanding of how children learn, emphasising play-based learning, family engagement, and multilingual capabilities to better prepare children for future success. Head Start was a landmark…
A study in Japan suggests that higher spontaneous blink rates in young children may serve as a low-cost indicator of developing executive functions, linked to activity in the prefrontal cortex during rule-switching tasks. Scientists in Japan have identified a possible…
Growing use of AI chatbots by teenagers for emotional support raises safety concerns among clinicians, as evidence suggests these tools can be comforting but lack the capacity to offer real therapeutic care. Teenagers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence chatbots…
