Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
A recent Brazilian study highlights the growing concern over excessive screen use in young children and its association with sleep disturbances, reinforcing calls for limiting electronic media at bedtime. A new Brazilian study has added to growing evidence that heavy…
A recent study reveals children with complex medical needs are disproportionately investigated for neglect, prompting calls for a more nuanced, family-centred approach from clinicians before reporting concerns. Children with complex chronic conditions are far more likely to end up in…
The introduction of Child Focused Courts aims to make family proceedings more visible and responsive to neurodivergent children and parents, prompting calls for tailored training and innovative communication tools to ensure accessible justice. The planned roll-out of Child Focused Courts…
The Nigerian government is expanding specialist training and planning autism centres across all zones to address a rising autism prevalence and improve local diagnosis and support, marking a significant shift in the country’s neurodevelopmental health strategy. Nigeria’s push to strengthen…
Experts advocate for alternative disciplinary strategies that prioritise support and logical consequences, reducing suspensions for children with ADHD and autism to better address behavioural challenges and promote inclusion. Repeated suspensions are unlikely to solve the problem if a child with…
New research underscores the importance of recognising acne in children under seven, as its occurrence might indicate underlying hormonal shifts requiring prompt medical attention, challenging the misconception that acne is solely a teenage issue. Acne is often treated as a…
Childhood dementia, a rare group of genetic and metabolic disorders causing progressive brain damage, is increasingly recognised thanks to advances in diagnosis, but early intervention remains crucial as research explores new treatment options. Childhood dementia is real, but it is…
As children with autism face a new school year, experts highlight strategies to ease their transition, emphasising early preparation, communication, and customised support for a smoother start. As summer ends, many parents are juggling excitement and apprehension as children prepare…
Travelling with children can disrupt sleep patterns due to environmental changes, but maintaining consistent routines and familiar signals can help babies settle better, easing travel stress for parents. Travel can unsettle a baby’s sleep because it changes several familiar cues…
Travel can disrupt babies’ sleep patterns by changing familiar cues, but maintaining core routines and familiar items can minimise the impact. Experts emphasise consistency and flexibility to help babies settle during trips, ensuring a smoother return to normal sleep patterns.…
As family visits and holiday trips disrupt infants’ sleep routines, experts advise simple strategies like maintaining routines, creating familiar sleep spaces, and sharing rooms to help babies stay settled amid the chaos. Family visits can unsettle a baby’s sleep because…
Extended daylight and rising temperatures can unsettle a baby’s sleep during summer, but practical measures like blackout curtains, temperature control, and consistent routines can help maintain restful nights. Summer can make a baby’s sleep look suddenly unpredictable, but the causes…
