A five-week summer programme based on the summerMAX model has shown promising improvements in social and emotional skills among autistic children aged four to six, highlighting the potential of structured early interventions. A five-week summer programme appears to have given…
A federal audit reveals billions in questionable Medicaid payments for autism therapy in Colorado, highlighting unchecked industry growth, private equity influence, and concerns over the quality of care for children with autism. A federal audit of Colorado’s Medicaid programme has…
A simple, consistent calm corner provides toddlers with a safe space to manage their feelings, aiding self-regulation and reducing meltdowns, according to experts from WebMD and Brown University. A calm corner can give toddlers a predictable place to regroup when…
A Miami-based, free PCIT programme is transforming support for families with autistic children by coaching parents in real-time, helping to reduce disruptive behaviours and improve family dynamics. Parents of young children with complex needs are often told what to do…
Research suggests that specific parental personality traits, including openness, extraversion, and neuroticism, can shape children’s behaviour, health, and social skills, potentially giving them a better start in life. Parents’ personalities may shape more than the home atmosphere; they can also…
Parents are encouraged to adopt calm, empathetic approaches and self-awareness strategies to improve communication with children, transforming discipline into a tool for growth rather than conflict. Parents often try to solve conflict in the heat of the moment, but anger…
As hostility in co-parenting escalates beyond disputes over routines into damaging cycles of blame and manipulation, experts warn of severe impacts on children’s mental health. Legal strategies are increasingly necessary to establish boundaries and ensure stability in these fractured relationships.…
A recent study reveals that nearly a quarter of Ontario students use AI chatbots for emotional support, raising alarms among clinicians about potential impacts on mental health and the importance of addressing privacy and emotional development issues. Children and adolescents…
Moving away from fixed screen time limits, families are embracing shared, adaptable agreements on device use, balancing rules with children’s growing independence and household routines. Families work best with a shared plan, not a hard limit imposed without discussion. A…
As AI-powered chatbots become embedded in teenage daily life, experts warn of potential impacts on mental health, social skills, and education, calling for more deliberate regulation and boundaries to support healthy development. The rise of AI chatbots is reshaping adolescence…
Parents are advised to teach children the difference between rejection, social misunderstandings, and bullying through role-play and clear conversation strategies, helping young ones navigate complex peer interactions more confidently. A child who takes every cool reply or walked-away conversation as…
Research shows that elaborative reminiscing, a supportive conversation style, can significantly boost children’s emotional skills and resilience, especially for those facing adversity, through nurturing dialogue that fosters emotional growth and connection. A deceptively small question can shape a child’s development…
