Research shows that establishing small, consistent habits the night before can transform hectic school mornings into calmer starts, reducing daily stress for families. School mornings can unravel quickly when every task becomes urgent at once, turning a routine departure into…
Receiving an autism diagnosis can transform family life, intensifying stresses but also fostering stronger communication and understanding among parents and siblings, as research highlights the importance of resilience and adaptability in navigating these changes. Receiving an autism diagnosis for a…
Peter Gray challenges traditional child psychology research, arguing that the established schooling environment imposes behavioural constraints that distort understanding of children’s natural behaviour and development. Peter Gray has spent years arguing that modern schooling does more than teach reading, writing…
A clinical psychologist highlights the importance of tailoring school, home, and social settings to better support autistic teenagers, emphasising environmental adjustments over resilience alone to promote genuine flourishing during adolescence. Autistic teenagers can thrive, but flourishing in adolescence does not…
As Charlottesville schools reopen, UVA Health psychologists highlight normal nerves and offer guidance for parents to support children through school transitions and potential anxiety symptoms. As schools across the Charlottesville area prepare to reopen this week, a UVA Health child…
Experts clarify that restlessness and talkativeness in children do not automatically indicate ADHD, emphasising that diagnosis involves thorough evaluation and understanding brain development, with practical responses being most effective in managing the condition. Child behaviour before school can be unsettling…
A comprehensive analysis of over 10 million health records uncovers links between a child’s birth order and their risk of developing various mental health and neurological conditions, suggesting complex biological and social influences. A large-scale study has found an association…
A comprehensive review highlights the variability in defining developmental regression across studies, calling for standardised criteria to improve diagnosis, research, and support for affected children. Researchers have found that developmental regression is being studied far more often than before, but…
Experts advise parents to resist the instinct to fix every child’s distress, highlighting the benefits of allowing children to face manageable challenges to build independence and emotional resilience. Parents often rush to fix a child’s distress, but the real lesson…
Alyssa Ciarrocchi advocates for a collaborative model in applied behaviour analysis, emphasising active parent participation to enhance support for children with behavioural challenges and integrate strategies into everyday family life. Alyssa Ciarrocchi, a board-certified behaviour analyst based in Hammonton, New…
New data from DAK-Gesundheit reveal a significant increase in first-time ADHD diagnoses among children and teenagers in Germany in 2024, with the steepest rise seen in girls and 10 to 14-year-olds, prompting calls for improved early support and diagnosis methods.…
Experts emphasise the importance of allowing children to experience manageable frustrations, arguing that such challenges foster critical skills like self-regulation, independence, and emotional growth, vital for their long-term development. Children learn a great deal from disappointment. Missing out on a…
