Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
As summer disrupts children’s sleep patterns, experts emphasise the importance of maintaining routines to ensure a smoother return to school, highlighting practical strategies for parents to prevent unhealthy sleep drift and promote well-being. Summer can quickly undo a child’s sleep…
Research involving 684 children suggests that melatonin supplements may reduce REM sleep, prompting calls for caution and more regulated use among parents and healthcare professionals. Melatonin has become a common bedtime fix for children, but a new study suggests it…
Two groundbreaking studies highlight shared genetic mechanisms underlying depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions, paving the way for personalised treatments while emphasising the importance of environmental factors. Two new studies are sharpening the picture of why depression, anxiety and other…
Many children who struggle with social cues are often misunderstood; with targeted support and recognition, they can learn to navigate friendships and foster confidence, challenging the view that social awkwardness is fixed. Children who seem awkward in groups are often…
Psychologist Nicole Strüber highlights the importance of individual readiness in early childcare decisions, emphasising biological and behavioural cues over age-based rules to support children’s well-being in group environments. The question of when a child is ready for nursery is not…
A neurological condition affecting children’s ability to translate ideas into written words may be more widespread and varied than previously understood, prompting calls for earlier diagnosis and tailored support strategies. A child who can talk fluently yet comes to a…
Visual choice boards are emerging as essential tools to help neurodivergent children navigate daily routines with confidence, offering clear, manageable options that reduce overwhelm and foster independence. For many children, especially those who are neurodivergent, ordinary questions can quickly become…
Families caring for children with neurodevelopmental disorders in Côte d’Ivoire are overwhelmed by scattered services, high costs, and a lack of coordinated care, risking long-term setbacks for vulnerable children. Families caring for children with neurodevelopmental disorders in Côte d’Ivoire are…
A new research suggests that the societal embedding of religious norms and the emphasis on interdependence can influence levels of anxiety in children and teenagers, potentially offering a protective effect against mental health issues. A new study suggests that the…
Misdiagnosed sleep disruptions are common in the US, with tailored strategies, behavioural treatments, and understanding the causes crucial for restoring restful nights and reducing health risks. Waking in the middle of the night is often treated as a simple failure…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services intensifies oversight of applied behaviour analysis, as soaring billing patterns and audit findings prompt a tightening of regulations in the autism treatment sector. Federal scrutiny of applied behaviour analysis, the main form of…
Experiencing regular awakenings at around 3 a.m. is common, but persistent disturbances could indicate underlying health issues or lifestyle factors. Experts explain the scientific reasons behind this phenomenon and offer advice for better sleep management. Waking at roughly 3 a.m.…
