Parenting guidance from Montessori and TACSEI emphasises fostering independence and organisation at home to create stress-free mornings, with practical tips on environment and routine adjustments for children in early primary school. Families looking for calmer school mornings may need to…
Argentine paediatrician Florencia María Sanabria advocates for comprehensive, slow evaluations of children displaying developmental issues, warning against early labelling based on outdated tools and hurried appointments. Children who arrive in the consulting room exhausted, short on sleep and living by…
A comprehensive survey in Shandong reveals significantly increased risks of depression and anxiety among teens living in stepfamilies, especially when coupled with violent victimisation and addictive behaviours, highlighting the need for targeted mental health support. Stepparent households emerged as the…
Expert consensus now underscores teaching strategies and environmental adjustments rather than punishment for effective ADHD management, with an emphasis on behavioural therapy, structure, and support for children, teens, and adults. Current public-health guidance is blunt: shouting, slapping or trying to…
Experts emphasise patience and consistency over immediate closeness as blended families navigate the school year, highlighting the importance of routines, marriage stability, and ordinary moments to foster trust and stability. For blended families, the return to school is often less…
Parents of children experiencing school-related anxiety in England are being urged to involve schools early, with official guidance emphasising understanding and support over discipline in tackling emotionally based school avoidance. Parents in England whose children are overwhelmed by school-related anxiety…
Egyptian health authorities intensify efforts to distinguish between normal childhood energy and neurodevelopmental disorder ADHD, emphasising early assessment and support for affected children amid ongoing public health campaigns. Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has renewed its warning that children…
Sarah Miller’s research reveals that decades of anti-bullying efforts may have inadvertently shifted hostility into subtle, digital forms of exclusion, exposing inequalities among teenagers and challenging traditional prevention strategies. After more than a decade of assemblies, posters and policies telling…
A pioneering study using community-based system dynamics reveals that enhancing young people’s access to mental health support relies on addressing interconnected social and financial factors, with implications for policy and local practice. A newly published study suggests that improving young…
Universities in the US are redesigning teaching and testing approaches amid rising AI usage among students, raising concerns about skills development and assessment validity at a critical stage of young adults’ growth. American universities are beginning to redesign how they…
A dramatic 74% increase in emergency visits for suicide-related crises among children in the US highlights urgent need for system-wide mental health preparedness across all emergency settings, not just specialised hospitals. Children arriving in US emergency departments with suicide-related crises…
A large US study uncovers unique brain connectivity patterns in children with sensory sensitivities, highlighting links to anxiety and autistic traits, and challenging traditional assumptions about behaviour and ADHD. Children who recoil from school bells, clothing tags or the hum…
