Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
Despite overlapping behaviours in noisy or intense settings, highly sensitive persons and autistic individuals differ fundamentally in origins, traits and support needs , a crucial distinction for accurate understanding and effective support. People who are described as highly sensitive and…
Recent research highlights how sensory sensitivities and emotional stressors, rather than defiance, often block children’s ability to settle at night, prompting a shift towards personalised, trauma-informed bedtime routines. Children who battle to settle at night are not necessarily being defiant;…
Meri Remes warns of the resurgence of online thinness trends that risk exacerbating body hatred and eating disorders in children, as research links social media exposure to worsening body dissatisfaction. Meri Remes says she lost much of her youth to…
A recent review at the International Congress on Obesity indicates that GLP-1 receptor agonists, already transforming adult obesity care, may also effectively assist teenagers in losing weight and improving health markers. The analysis highlights potential benefits, safety considerations, and the…
specialised residential care, tailored to teenagers’ unique needs, offers new hope for trauma recovery with evidence-based, trauma-informed programmes emphasising safety, family involvement, and personalised support. When a teenager has lived through trauma, the path to recovery can feel uncertain for…
Therapist Marti Burton highlights how emotional dependence can subtly take hold in adolescent relationships, stressing the importance of recognising healthy boundaries and supporting teens in maintaining their independence. Teen relationships can be a healthy part of growing up, but they…
A comprehensive new book by Alli Spotts-De Lazzer and Jenny Langley helps parents navigate the complex realities of childhood eating disorders, emphasising understanding, compassion, and realistic recovery hopes. Parents confronting a child’s eating disorder are often thrust into a state…
A recent study suggests that societal emphasis on religious faith and interdependence may play a protective role against anxiety disorders among children and adolescents, highlighting the importance of communal norms in mental wellbeing. A study published in Developmental Science suggests…
Babies protesting at sleep time often signal shifts in development, routine or discomfort. Experts highlight new causes and suggest practical steps for parents to navigate these challenging nights. Babies who appear exhausted but then protest at every attempt to settle…
Extended periods of solitude during summer holidays due to routine changes, screen time, and indoor activities can lead to increased feelings of loneliness and affect the emotional wellbeing of young people, experts warn. Summer break is meant to provide relief…
Recent twin research reveals a high heritability of avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), pointing to genetic factors that overlap with autism and ADHD, but underscores that environment and early intervention remain crucial. Parents often see the pattern before anyone…
A recent study demonstrates that environmental tobacco smoke may interfere with children’s sleep patterns even when traditional breathing metrics are normal, highlighting the importance of biological testing to assess exposure. A new study suggests that secondhand tobacco smoke may disturb…
