Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
ADHD symptoms in girls often go unnoticed due to subtler signs like inattention and forgetfulness, prompting calls for increased awareness and early diagnosis to support affected children’s development and wellbeing. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder does not always look like constant restlessness or…
Parents navigating assessments for ADHD, autism, anxiety or depression face crucial choices between psychiatrists and psychologists. Understanding their different roles and methods can help families make informed decisions tailored to their children’s needs. For parents trying to make sense of…
Emerging research suggests that allowing adolescents to engage in carefully managed risky activities can foster independence, improve decision-making, and support emotional health, challenging conventional parenting advice to minimise hazards. Parents are often told not to hover, but that advice can…
The Peruvian Ministry of Health urges parents to seek timely medical evaluation for children displaying signs of hyperactivity, impulsivity or distractibility, to ensure early diagnosis and access to specialist care. Parents should seek a medical assessment if a child is…
A recent JAMA study reveals that sleep deprivation among US teenagers has increased significantly from 2007 to 2023, across all demographic groups, sparking debates over broader systemic solutions beyond individual behaviour change. A new JAMA study suggests adolescent sleep deprivation…
Parents can help teenagers manage exam stress by fostering a calm home, encouraging open communication, and creating effective study routines , without adding pressure. Expert advice highlights easy ways to support teens through this challenging period. Exam season can put…
New insights highlight that addressing children’s negative emotional responses to boredom, rather than simply eliminating it, can foster resilience, inventiveness, and confidence, especially amidst screen time challenges and emotional barriers. Summer boredom can feel like a minor complaint, but parents…
A new study reveals that structured digital summaries based on the WHO’s ICF framework empower parents of children with autism or ADHD to better understand their child’s abilities, environmental influences, and daily functioning, fostering more informed conversations with professionals. Parents…
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…
