Clinical disorders in children, including symptoms, behavioural conditions and developmental concerns, helping parents better understand challenges and seek appropriate support.
A new European project aims to equip fitness professionals with the tools to identify and refer young people showing early signs of eating disorders, potentially transforming prevention strategies in sports and gym environments. A new European initiative is reframing gyms…
Expert guidance reveals that recognising ADHD-related behaviours as communication rather than defiance, alongside consistent routines and tailored strategies, can transform family dynamics and improve outcomes for children with ADHD. Parenting a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can turn the…
Brazil’s paediatric expert body urges caution over the rising trend of using incretin-based ‘weight loss pens’ by children and teenagers without proper medical oversight, highlighting risks and the need for responsible use. Brazil’s paediatric society has warned against the growing…
The latest episode of Parent Coaches Unleashed explores how parents and educators can better support neurodivergent children through evidence-based strategies as their needs develop from childhood to college, challenging traditional notions of focus and discipline. Parent Coaches Unleashed has built…
Experts argue that understanding the underlying causes of behaviour in neurodivergent children can transform educational approaches, moving beyond surface-level reactions to addressing communication and sensory needs. Parents of neurodivergent children often hear a familiar explanation from schools: a subject is…
Children’s fear following earthquakes often intensifies at night. Experts advise parents to acknowledge fears, limit distressing content, and reinforce routines to support recovery and emotional resilience. After an earthquake, many children seem to settle during the day only to become…
Child psychologist Julia Zuber warns that limited bans on social media for under-14s in Austria overlook the importance of early education and family involvement to mitigate risks and foster healthy online habits. The planned ban on social media for under-14s…
A comprehensive review reveals that pain in individuals with intellectual disabilities is more complex and varied than previously thought, highlighting the need for inclusive and standardised assessment methods to improve clinical care. Researchers reviewing experimental pain studies in people with…
Dutch child welfare experts highlight the country’s ongoing struggle to recognise sustained and deliberate cruelty, such as child torture, calling for clearer criteria, training, and legal options to protect vulnerable children more effectively. Dutch child welfare experts say the country…
A new app prioritises adult understanding over child-focused solutions in autism support, highlighting the importance of mutual communication and challenging speed-driven design in assistive technology. A small moment in a family living room became the basis for a larger argument…
Claire O’Neill, an autistic researcher and teacher from Cork, urges educators to prioritise listening and understanding pupils’ sensory and emotional needs, embracing relational inclusion and universal design to transform classroom experiences for autistic students. Claire O’Neill knows the strain of…
A new study reveals that preschool children’s sleep habits are significantly shaped by family attitudes, routines, and childcare policies, with nap behaviours especially sensitive to external influences, highlighting the importance of parental beliefs in early sleep health. A new study…
