A growing trend among children and teens using AI tools for emotional support is raising alarms among health professionals, who warn of potential risks and the importance of human oversight. Children and teenagers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools for…
Experts highlight that effective parenting involves a delicate sequence of comfort followed by guidance, fostering resilience and responsible behaviour through a blend of emotional support and clear boundaries. Parenting is often a matter of timing as much as intention. Mothers…
A fresh wave of digital tools and habit-building strategies are transforming student organisation, reducing the burden of managing paper and digital clutter and boosting confidence and academic success. Parents often mistake a cluttered backpack or a messy laptop for laziness,…
Experts highlight the importance of recognising subtle behavioural and online warning signs in protecting children from abuse, stressing adult responsibility and proactive measures to create safe environments. Protecting children from sexual abuse is not a child’s burden to carry alone.…
New research reveals that higher cognitive empathy can soften the emotional impact of social disengagement in autistic children, prompting a more nuanced approach to support and understanding. Researchers have found that different forms of social withdrawal may not carry the…
New study highlights how parental stress levels influence children’s screen use more than behaviour, prompting calls for better family support and planning strategies. Parents often blame children’s moods or misbehaviour when a tablet ends up in small hands, but new…
Research underscores the importance of recognising and repairing conflicts in parent-child relationships, rather than focusing solely on avoiding problematic phrases, to promote healthy emotional development. Parents are often told there are certain things they should never say to their children.…
As families, teachers and students navigate the back-to-school season, the emotional and practical demands of resuming routines are highlighting the importance of support and predictable structures for well-being. As summer gives way to the school year, families often feel the…
Christine Reeve highlights the critical need for support plans to focus on behaviours’ functions rather than their appearances, emphasising that effective replacement behaviours must serve the same purpose as challenging actions to improve outcomes for children with special behavioural needs.…
Despite being common, dyslexia remains misunderstood, with early signs often overlooked or mistaken, underscoring the importance of early assessment and intervention to optimise reading success. Dyslexia is one of the most common reasons children struggle with reading, yet it is…
New insights reveal that the benefits and risks of daycare are intricately tied to care quality, child age, and individual circumstances, urging parents to focus on fit rather than hours alone. As summer ends and the school routine returns, many…
New co-parenting apps offer centralised platforms for managing school schedules, handovers, and household logistics, aiming to reduce stress and improve coordination for separated parents and children. When a child splits time between two homes, the hardest moments are often the…
