Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
New research and guidance emphasise the importance of steadiness and open communication in supporting teenagers’ journey towards independence and self-identity, highlighting the nuanced role of families in a complex developmental phase. Arguments over dyed hair, curfews, friendships or the right…
Nigerian officials and aid agencies warn that untreated trauma among displaced children from Boko Haram conflict has become an urgent priority, emphasising the need for integrated psychosocial care alongside ongoing military and reconstruction efforts. At a policy dialogue in Maiduguri…
Experts recommend starting school preparations early, easing children into routines, and prioritising emotional and organisational support to ensure a smoother transition after summer holidays. Parents who try to drag a family straight from holiday mode into a full school timetable…
A new study reveals that increased autism diagnoses after COVID-19 are driven by heightened detection of females, challenging longstanding stereotypes and emphasising the need for gender-sensitive screening approaches. Much of the apparent post-pandemic rise in autism diagnoses in one large…
A recent study reveals that Vietnamese migrant parents caring for autistic children in Australia experience significantly lower subjective wellbeing, highlighting the urgent need for culturally tailored support services. A study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders has…
The UK government is set to implement a social media ban for under-16s in spring 2027 after new findings show escalating online risks for children, including exposure to harmful content and sexual messaging. Ministers are pressing ahead with plans to…
Specialist swimming lessons tailored for neurodivergent children are emerging worldwide, seeking to bridge safety gaps and reduce drowning risks amid alarming mortality data and limited access to inclusive aquatic education. For many families, the problem is not whether swimming lessons…
Medical reports from 2026 reveal that adolescents with unusual gastrointestinal symptoms may hide severe trichobezoars despite lacking typical signs, urging clinicians to consider this rare diagnosis even in asymptomatic cases. A case report published on 24 August 2026 is urging…
The rapid increase in GLP-1 prescription for children aged 8 to 11, despite lack of approved guidelines, highlights growing clinical practice ahead of regulation and potential disparities in access. More than 20,000 US children aged 8 to 11 have been…
A study reveals that over half of febrile-seizure first-aid videos on Chinese short-video platforms contain dangerous misinformation, with professionally uploaded content often featuring harmful advice despite high production quality. More than half the febrile-seizure first-aid videos sampled from China’s biggest…
New studies challenge the traditional view of autism as a lack of social attention, revealing that very young autistic children are sensitive to others’ viewpoints and may benefit from targeted training to improve social understanding. A new paper in Autism…
Sleeping 12 to 15 hours daily may be a symptom rather than a personality trait, with underlying health issues such as sleep disorders or mental health conditions requiring thorough investigation, say Ho Chi Minh City doctors. Sleeping 12 or even…
