Research suggests that babies as young as six months expect caregivers to comfort them when upset, with maternal depressive symptoms affecting these early expectations, highlighting subtle influences of parental mental health on infant development. Infants as young as six months…
New research from Ohio State University reveals that children’s scattered attention is a deliberate developmental strategy, aiding rapid learning and exploration rather than mere hastiness or stubbornness. Parents know the ritual well: getting a child out of the door can…
DYNSEO advocates for using gamification as a supportive tool to enhance motivation and focus in children with ADHD, complementing traditional care and therapy methods. Children with ADHD often do not struggle with ability so much as with access to motivation.…
A Dartmouth-developed game, PlaySmart, linked to modest improvements in depressive symptoms among teenagers, highlighting new potential for accessible prevention tools. A video game built to teach teenagers how to handle pressure, spot distress in others and consider when to seek…
Emerging studies reveal that moving abroad impacts children’s emotional well-being significantly, with family stability, school support, and social connections playing crucial roles in their adjustment process. Moving abroad can be exciting for parents, but it can unsettle children in ways…
Research from the University of Exeter highlights that children’s freedom to move alone is beneficial only under the right safety conditions, amid declining outdoor activity and safety concerns in neighbourhoods. As many children prepare to move on to secondary school,…
Experts warn that subtle warning signs of suicidal thoughts in teenagers are frequently overlooked, urging parents to recognise behavioural shifts and seek immediate help amid rising online risks and mental health challenges. Parents are often told to watch for sudden…
As families become busier with school routines, experts warn that emotional disconnection may threaten teenagers’ well-being. Research shows that fostering trusted relationships can bolster resilience and mental health, urging parents to prioritise open conversations despite hectic schedules. As the school…
New research analysing data from over 15,000 children suggests that strong reactions to everyday sensations are uniquely associated with autism and anxiety, challenging previous assumptions about their links to ADHD and other psychiatric conditions. A new study suggests that unusually…
A recent study by Leiden University reveals that how parents respond to their teenagers’ distress can significantly impact their risk of depression, emphasising the importance of warmth and understanding in family dynamics. Wilma Wentholt says she has long been drawn…
New research across the United States strengthens evidence of a persistent association between long-term PM2.5 exposure and childhood ADHD, raising concerns over air quality and neurodevelopmental health, though causality remains unconfirmed. New research suggests the association between fine particulate air…
Researchers have developed a dual-branch deep-learning system that uses facial geometry and texture analysis during virtual-reality attention tasks to provide a faster, less subjective autism screening tool applicable across diverse populations. Researchers have developed a dual-branch deep-learning system that looks…
