New research highlights how sensory toys and materials are transforming autism evaluations, offering deeper insights into children’s communication, attention, and self-regulation beyond traditional checklists. Sensory toys are playing a growing role in autism assessments, offering clinicians a fuller picture of…
While melatonin is commonly used by parents to help children sleep, experts caution against its routine use without medical guidance, emphasising behavioural approaches and potential risks involved. Many parents reach for melatonin when bedtime becomes a battle, but experts say…
A new study from Constructor University highlights how certain ADHD-linked cognitive styles, like defocused attention, may support originality and creative pursuits, opening paths for non-drug therapy options for children and adults with the condition. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, affects millions…
A pioneering position statement from Play Australia advocates for controlled, age-appropriate risky play to foster confidence, resilience, and sound judgment among children and teenagers, challenging safety-centric approaches. Giving children and early teenagers room to take age-appropriate risks can support confidence,…
Emerging research reveals that a child’s temperament significantly influences sleep patterns, highlighting the importance of tailored bedtime approaches and responsive caregiving over standard sleep advice. Parents who have tried every common sleep method can be left feeling that they are…
Psychologists and parenting guides highlight the benefits of slow, steady adjustments to sleep, organisation, and routines to reduce stress and help children transition smoothly into the new school year.
While restorative discipline can lower behavioural incidents when properly implemented, school leaders emphasise the importance of staff belief and attitudes for its success, highlighting mixed research findings and the need for careful adoption. Restorative discipline is often described as a…
Experts warn that app design, content timing, and usage habits are disrupting sleep, emotional wellbeing, and self-control in young people, prompting calls for stricter boundaries and more balanced digital routines. Smartphones have become so deeply woven into childhood that they…
New approaches to supporting autistic pupils emphasise personalised communication methods, sensory adjustments, and careful transition planning, recognising diverse needs and reducing misunderstandings in the classroom. Practical support for autistic pupils starts with a simple shift in perspective: what looks like…
Experts emphasise the importance of validating children’s feelings, modelling healthy responses to setbacks, and fostering emotional regulation to help them handle disappointment effectively and build resilience for the future. Children often react to disappointment with tears, anger or withdrawal, especially…
With a new school term about to start, psychologists highlight the importance of recognising and responding to bullying as a repeated and power-imbalance behaviour, emphasising early prevention and support strategies for children’s mental health. With the new school term approaching,…
As families settle into the new academic year, professionals highlight the importance of recognising early symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to ensure timely support and intervention. As families settle into the new school year, experts say attention problems are…
