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…
Texas’s pioneering effort in expanding school voucher programmes has reached over 109,000 funded pupils in its first year, highlighting the growing national trend, but raising concerns over equitable access and effective allocation amidst a surge in demand. As the new…
Recent comprehensive reviews indicate that while fish oil may offer modest benefits for some children with ADHD, it should be regarded as an adjunct, not a replacement for established therapies, with effectiveness dependent on individual omega-3 levels and treatment duration.…
Clinicians warn that social media platforms are inadvertently reinforcing fixed mental health identities among teenagers, with misleading content and echo chambers influencing their self-perception and diagnosis, amid broader concerns over access to conventional mental health care. The sharpest concern in…
Research from England highlights that a school’s disciplinary climate and social context play a crucial role in pupil suspensions, surpassing individual misconduct or disadvantage, and calls for systemic change to reduce exclusions. A pupil’s chances of being suspended appear to…
Experts advocate for continuous, age-appropriate dialogues between parents and children about drugs, emphasising understanding and connection over scare tactics amidst rising risks from substances like fentanyl and cannabis products. Parents are being told to retire the one-off drugs lecture and…
Julie Morgenstern advocates for short, purposeful moments of full presence and the creation of simple routines to help exhausted parents foster genuine connections with their children amid busy schedules. For parents who feel they are always behind, Julie Morgenstern’s most…
A new study reveals increasing school-related concerns among Swiss children are prompting more visits to paediatricians, highlighting the need for early educational support and preventative measures. Swiss children’s school struggles are turning up increasingly in paediatric waiting rooms, according to…
As the new school term begins, experts highlight the importance of prioritising teenagers’ sleep amid busy schedules and technology distractions, emphasising how adequate rest can boost academic performance and well-being. As the new school term begins, many parents concentrate on…
Recent research from Stanford reveals that most children with suspected PANS exhibit subtle neurological soft signs, emphasising the importance of bedside examinations in diagnosis amid ongoing debates over biomarkers and misdiagnosis risks. A neurological examination may offer useful clues in…
New research suggests autistic adolescents and adults demonstrate moral judgments similar to neurotypical peers, emphasising differences in processing harm and intention rather than moral capacity. A new exploratory study in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders suggests that autistic…
A Cleveland therapist promotes a calm, consistent boundary-setting method called ‘Just Do Nothing’ to teach children resilience by modelling emotional steadiness, even amidst emotional pushback. Saying no to a child can be one of the hardest parts of parenting, especially…
