Educators and child development experts reaffirm that play is the most effective way for young children to learn, urging schools and parents to prioritise playful, child-led activities over early academic drills to foster holistic growth. Early childhood educators are increasingly…
Elisabeth Marnik’s personal journey from unvaccinated childhood to immunology expert highlights the importance of empathy in addressing vaccine scepticism amid rising exemption rates and falling coverage. Elisabeth Marnik’s path into immunology began with an unusual personal history: she reached adulthood…
Research published in Frontiers in Psychiatry highlights how stigma and anxiety act as key psychological mediators that link tic severity to reduced quality of life in children, suggesting a broader approach to treatment beyond merely suppressing tics. A study in…
Research conducted on 756 middle school students reveals that negative emotional coping strategies, such as self-blame and rumination, significantly increase impulsivity, offering new avenues for prevention programmes in schools. A study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry suggests that negative ways…
Teaching babies simple hand signs before speech can calm daily routines and foster emotional connection, according to experts. Starting between six and nine months, parents are encouraged to focus on practical signs tied to everyday routines, with consistency deemed more…
A long-term Scottish study finds no consistent link between children’s screen use and emotional or social difficulties, highlighting the importance of family context over screen time limits. A Scottish study following children from age five into adolescence suggests that screen…
A study analysing data from the UK Biobank suggests that reduced sugar exposure in early childhood, during postwar rationing, may have long-term mental health benefits, including a lower risk of anxiety and depression in adulthood. Researchers analysing a rare postwar…
Research reveals that children’s non-engagement and silence in activities offer crucial insights into their learning, with AI tools potentially enhancing educators’ ability to interpret natural behaviour without assumption. A quiet table is not proof that the idea failed. In early…
Children exposed to domestic and family violence often display behavioural signs that reflect distress, requiring recognising the varied impacts across ages and the importance of supportive intervention. Children who live with domestic and family violence often show distress in behaviour…
Researchers from Flinders University have identified nine approved medicines that could potentially slow brain damage in children with Sanfilippo syndrome, offering new hope for an otherwise incurable neurodegenerative disorder. Australian researchers say they have found several existing medicines that could…
