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…
Parents should be alert to persistent behavioural and emotional changes in teenagers, as these may indicate depression. Recognising subtle signs early and seeking professional support can prevent worsening mental health and aid recovery. Teenagers are expected to be changeable, but…
OpenAI has partnered with the American Psychological Association to create evidence-based guidelines and safeguards for young users, aiming to promote healthy development amid growing AI adoption among adolescents. OpenAI has teamed up with the American Psychological Association to build new…
As children prepare to return to school, experts emphasise certain strategies to ease anxieties and foster a confident start, highlighting the importance of routines, communication, and adult modelling to support pupils’ mental well-being. The return to school can stir a…
A new computerised adaptive test called CAT-Autism promises to streamline autism assessment, enabling families to evaluate symptoms at home in minutes, potentially reducing wait times for specialist diagnoses. A new computerised adaptive test for autism may one day help families…
