Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
Parents caring for children with ADHD, autism, or other needs are facing escalating emotional and physical exhaustion, highlighting the importance of shared responsibility and self-care strategies to maintain household stability. Parenting a child with ADHD, anxiety, autism, learning differences or…
CNN’s latest digest highlights Princess Diana’s iconic revenge dress being offered for sale, a surge in accidental cannabis edible ingestions among children, and other major stories including international education trends and planetary shrinkage. CNN’s latest “5 Things PM” digest puts…
Emerging research highlights the complex neurobiological and emotional shifts new mothers experience after birth, emphasising the importance of ongoing support and early intervention for a range of postpartum mental health conditions. Postpartum emotions can intensify because birth is not a…
Picture card sequences, adaptable and personalised, are transforming how children, teenagers, and adults with diverse support needs understand and navigate daily routines, fostering independence and confidence. The same set of picture cards can serve very different people: a young child…
First-then boards provide a simple, visual way to structure routines, helping neurodivergent children manage transitions, reduce anxiety, and build motivation, with new insights into their effectiveness and best practices. A first-then board can turn a daily battle into a simple,…
While widely used for sleep issues, melatonin’s effectiveness and long-term safety remain uncertain, leading experts to emphasise caution and the importance of evidence-backed options like creatine for strength enhancement. Melatonin can help some people sleep, but the benefit is usually…
Children and teenagers are increasingly seeking cosmetic procedures, influenced by online filters, peer pressure, and unrealistic beauty ideals, raising concerns about emotional readiness and psychological impact, experts warn. Children and teenagers are increasingly asking for cosmetic procedures as peer bullying,…
A Perth mother has warned of the dangers posed by Scotland’s lengthy wait times for autism and ADHD assessments, highlighting escalating family crises and regional disparities amid rising demand and underinvestment. A Perth mother has warned that Scotland’s long waits…
Renowned psychologist Becky Kennedy shares practical strategies for parents to navigate screen time, emotional development, and behavioural challenges, emphasising connection and giving children a sense of control amid today’s busy family life. Clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy has become a familiar…
A psychological and educational perspective emphasizes the importance of age-appropriate communication and guidance to help children navigate distressing news, lessons reinforced since 9/11 and applicable in today’s digital age. A mother’s memory of 11 September 2001 can linger in ways…
Persistent bedwetting remains common among older children, with recent insights emphasising the importance of early diagnosis, effective home treatments, and emotional support to improve outcomes. Bedwetting in older children is more common than many families realise. Todaysparent, citing paediatric urology…
As children encounter distressing news more frequently through screens, iconic programmes like Sesame Street and Arthur have demonstrated the importance of honest reassurance and age-appropriate support to help them process fear and grief. Children cannot be kept entirely away from…
