Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
Many individuals rely on background noise such as TV or podcasts to fall asleep, but experts warn that this habit can hinder sleep quality by masking underlying anxiety and causing frequent arousals. Sleep specialists recommend gradual reduction and addressing root…
A focus on small, repeated lessons and visual supports can significantly enhance independence skills in neurodivergent children, fostering confidence and self-advocacy. Helping neurodivergent children do more for themselves is rarely about a single breakthrough. It is usually built through small,…
A Turkish study indicates that CFTR modulator treatments could offer benefits beyond lung function, including reductions in anxiety and depression among children with cystic fibrosis and their parents, highlighting the need for further research into psychological impacts. Continued treatment with…
As countries worldwide implement or consider overnight restrictions for teenagers on social media platforms, debates intensify over the balance between safeguarding mental health and preserving digital freedom for young users. The debate over whether teenagers should be cut off from…
Dr Lucy Russell offers practical advice for parents on discussing autism with children and teens, emphasising brief, calm conversations and a strengths-based approach to foster understanding and acceptance. Parents looking to explain autism to a child do not need one…
Teenagers with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome face unique challenges in education due to pain, fatigue, and joint instability. Practical, flexible support strategies are essential to help them succeed and stay engaged in school life. For teenagers with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, school can demand…
Many children who lose a parent or sibling hide their grief, making it harder for adults to recognise and support their emotional needs. Experts emphasise the importance of creating space for children to remember and express their feelings to prevent…
Recent studies link children’s smartphone use and device proximity to attention problems and behavioural difficulties, prompting calls for clearer boundaries and offline routines to support young brain development. Many parents recognise the pattern: children can seem calm and engaged after…
Recent research highlights significant variability in how autistic individuals perceive and respond to temperature changes, raising new considerations for managing sensory sensitivities during hot summers. Autistic children and adults can experience heat, cold and other temperature changes very differently from…
A recent study from Karolinska Institutet reveals that straightforward, structured summaries based on the International Classification of Functioning can improve parental understanding and communication, offering a new approach to supporting children with autism and ADHD. A new study from Karolinska…
Sleep specialists caution that widespread availability of melatonin supplements, especially in gummy form, poses potential hormonal and safety risks for developing teenagers, urging caution and further research. Melatonin may seem harmless because it is sold widely and often marketed as…
A Singapore doctor highlights how parental stress influences children’s emotional well-being, urging families to foster calmer home environments during exam periods. A Singapore doctor and mother of three is urging parents to think less about perfect schedules and more about…
