Clinicians emphasise the importance of timely autism assessments to provide clarity and support for families, challenging misconceptions and highlighting the benefits of early action. Worry over a child’s development can be hard to silence, especially when a teacher, relative or…
A new study highlights sleep as a key factor influencing adolescents’ academic performance and social lives, particularly for those with mental health challenges, surpassing the impact of screen time, exercise or diet. A new study suggests that sleep may influence…
Comprehensive guidance highlights early planning, visual tools, and communication strategies to support children with special needs during the school return, helping families navigate the challenging transition with confidence. For many families, the return to school is a test of routine…
Research shows that children’s frequent self-talk is a normal part of development and perspective-taking, not narcissism. Adults’ self-reference in conversation often stems from emotion or habit, highlighting the importance of modelling and understanding in social growth. A child who seems…
Guiding children from infancy to school age in developing self-care skills fosters confidence, school readiness, and social participation, with parents playing a vital supportive role through age-appropriate steps and routines. Helping children learn to feed, dress and organise themselves is…
Psychologist Evgenia Arutyunyan recommends a three-week gradual shift in sleep and routines to ease children into the new school year, emphasising emotional and academic preparation over last-minute cramming. August is the month when many parents are buying uniforms and school…
A comprehensive review underscores the urgency of addressing adolescent depression in China, emphasising complex biological, social, and diagnostic challenges exacerbated by rapid urbanisation and industrialisation, and advocates for more precise, multidisciplinary intervention strategies. A Frontiers in Psychology review says major…
Emerging programmes in Singapore are offering more effective, structured strategies for children with dyslexia, emphasising early intervention and neurodevelopmental understanding to improve literacy outcomes. Many parents first hear it from a teacher: a child who can talk brilliantly, think quickly…
As children face a mix of excitement and dread returning to school, experts emphasise early recognition and tailored interventions to address rising anxiety and prevent long-term issues. As the new school year approaches, many children feel a mix of anticipation…
Child psychologists advise parents to respond to tantrums with calming affirmations and empathy rather than commands, transforming moments of anger into opportunities for emotional learning. Parents often reach for commands such as “calm down” when a child is in full…
Research from Florida International University reveals that parental stress affects children’s media routines, emphasising the need for quality over quantity in screen media as families navigate digital habits amidst emotional pressures. A new study from researchers at Florida International University…
Child psychologists and health experts caution against allowing children under 13 to access social media, citing risks to their psychological and cognitive growth amid rising concerns from US authorities and research findings. Mental health and family counsellor Maha Abdel Qader…
