Emerging research suggests that autism often exists alongside other health issues such as sleep problems and gastrointestinal concerns. Experts advocate for comprehensive evaluations, including brain SPECT imaging, to better understand individual needs and improve support strategies. Autism spectrum disorder rarely…
A new perspective on challenging behaviour in children with additional needs emphasises understanding emotional dysregulation as a sign of overwhelmed nervous systems, calling for support strategies over control. Behaviour in children with additional needs is often the most visible part…
A new study suggests that parental stress, rather than child behaviour, significantly influences children’s screen use, prompting calls for family media rules amid the busy school start period. Parents are often told that screen time is a child problem. New…
Experts emphasise the importance of fostering authentic remorse in children through meaningful guidance and modelling, rather than forcing apologies, to support emotional growth and understanding of others’ feelings. Young children often lash out before they understand the effect of their…
New research highlights how the instant gratification and algorithmic amplification of short-form videos are increasingly impacting young users’ mental health, cognition, and well-being, raising urgent concerns for parents and policymakers. Short-form video is proving difficult for children and adolescents to…
Child psychiatrists and health experts suggest that listening more and lecturing less could transform the often challenging parent-teen relationship, fostering understanding and emotional safety. Parents who find themselves doing most of the talking with a teenager may be making the…
Experts and health authorities are urging schools to preserve recess time, employing alternative disciplinary measures that promote physical activity, social skills, and better classroom behaviour, challenging traditional punitive approaches. Recess is more than a break in the school day.It is…
Governments across Europe and Latin America are reevaluating the role of social media in children’s lives amid mounting concerns that digital platforms are displacing play, face-to-face contact, and independence, with experts warning of mental health risks and societal shifts. Across…
Psychologists emphasise that emotional regulation, the capacity to manage feelings without being overwhelmed, is a learnable skill that can be strengthened through practice, with significant benefits for mental and physical health. If you spend much time on social media, you…
Aftenposten highlights practical strategies for parents to avoid escalating power struggles with children by recognising triggers and maintaining calm, fostering cooperation over conflict. Aftenposten describes a familiar scene: a parent reaches for a threat, a child pushes back and the…
Research reveals that negative responses from educators to children with neurodivergence can have lasting impacts on their confidence, peer relations, and safety at school, highlighting a pressing need for better understanding and support. For many families of children with ADHD…
A Belarusian neuropsychologist has debunked common misconceptions about brain development, emphasising ongoing neuroplasticity, the potential for learning in autistic children, and the broader implications of speech delays for cognitive growth. A Belarusian neuropsychologist has challenged three persistent assumptions about the…
