A new clinical trial suggests that a specially designed digital game, PlaySmart, can significantly reduce depressive symptoms in teenagers, with benefits persisting over a year, challenging traditional views on gaming and mental health. Researchers at Dartmouth College say a specially…
Experts highlight how adolescents’ struggles with physical changes and social adaptation can lead to withdrawal, emphasising the need for understanding and reassurance from families to prevent loneliness and mental health issues. Adolescence often brings embarrassment, confusion and a strong urge…
New federal data indicates a decline in suicidal thoughts and behaviours among US teenagers, but specialists caution that the risk remains high and the trend may be temporary, highlighting the need for sustained mental health support. New federal data suggest…
A comprehensive federal study demonstrates that early voluntary home visiting significantly improves maternal and child outcomes, with effects lasting into kindergarten and beyond, highlighting the importance of timely, sustained support for vulnerable families. A large federal evaluation has added hard…
A recent Italian study following over 5,200 pupils indicates that children who start using social media early tend to perform worse in core subjects, highlighting the impact of device ‘pervasiveness’ on academic outcomes. A long-running argument over when children should…
Experts recommend a calm, curious approach for parents to help children process their sports season, fostering growth and well-being instead of performance-centric reviews. When a season ends, many parents are tempted to rush straight into a verdict: what went well,…
A new survey reveals improvements in mental health among Ontario students post-pandemic, though online gambling and digital pressures raise new challenges. The latest Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey suggests that many middle- and high-school students in the province…
Despite a federal order suggesting reduced vaccination recommendations, New Jersey maintains its current immunisation schedule, emphasising evidence-based guidance and warning against vaccine misinformation in the face of rising measles cases. New Jersey has said its childhood vaccination schedule remains unchanged…
New research from NYU highlights that Black teenagers are more drawn to racially similar food influencers, leading to a greater preference for unhealthy snacks and raising concerns about targeted social media advertising’s impact on youth eating habits. New research from…
A collection of simple, versatile make-ahead lunch ideas built from everyday ingredients helps parents streamline school mornings and keep children happily fed with warm and cold options, from tortilla pinwheels to savoury bakes. Packing school lunches can feel like a…
