A recent study in Frontiers in Psychology shows that interactive physical activities in schools significantly decrease psychological stress and enhance group cohesion among children, with social interaction playing a key role in mental wellbeing benefits. A study published in Frontiers…
Research suggests that sensitive and responsive early caregiving can mitigate the risk of ADHD in children exposed to prenatal inflammation, highlighting the importance of nurturing interactions after birth. Kind and patient parenting may help blunt a child’s later risk of…
Occupational therapist Jennifer Davis emphasises the importance of teaching children with ADHD to recognise and respond to internal signals, fostering self-awareness and confidence to improve regulation, motivation, and long-term success. Jennifer Davis, an occupational therapist, argues that one of the…
Perez Hilton has been hospitalized following a distressing TikTok livestream in which he appeared to self-harm. Experts warn parents to approach conversations about the incident with sensitivity as concerns grow over its widespread social media reach and impact on young…
Psychologists clarify that emotional regulation, often a social media buzzword, is an age-old skill involving managing feelings without being controlled by them, with crucial implications for mental health and relationships. Emotional regulation has become a social media buzzword, but psychologists…
For teenagers with AuDHD, the start of the school year can trigger heightened stress and sensory overload, prompting parents and educators to adopt tailored strategies to ease the transition and foster emotional regulation. For many families, the start of term…
As concerns about children’s mental health and concentration grow, families are increasingly embracing digital detox parenting , a purposeful approach to managing screen time and restoring meaningful family interactions. Parents are increasingly rethinking the role screens play in family life…
While sports offer children valuable life skills and health benefits, increasing pressures can lead to anxiety, burnout and perfectionism. Experts emphasise the importance of prioritising fun, growth and open conversations to support young athletes’ well-being. Children and teenagers who play…
Persistent parental fault-finding, even in non-abusive homes, can foster deep-seated shame and self-doubt, with lasting consequences into adulthood, study reveals. Chronic parental criticism can leave wounds that are easy to miss from the outside but hard to outgrow. In homes…
A University of California, Davis study reveals that sleep quality has a stronger correlation with teenagers’ academic performance and social wellbeing than diet or exercise, highlighting the importance of prioritising sleep during adolescence. A new study suggests that sleep may…
A recent Nature study introduces a new environmental risk score, T2SU-PXS, that more accurately predicts adolescent substance-use vulnerability than family history or genetic scores, highlighting the influence of social and household factors in early drug exposure. A Nature study has…
A new global review highlights the increasing mental health risks for children and adolescents amid rising temperatures and frequent heatwaves, calling for integrated climate resilience measures. Rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves are emerging as a mental health concern for…
