A recent study highlights that low-income children attending public pre-K at age 4 perform better in third grade than peers in centre-based or family childcare, intensifying debate over early education policies amidst federal and state reforms. A new study adds…
A new trial from Karolinska Institutet reveals that therapist-supported internet interventions significantly improve depression outcomes in teenagers, offering a promising, cost-efficient alternative to traditional care. A therapist-supported internet treatment helped teenagers with depression improve more than usual care and did…
The Supreme Court of India has cautioned parents against overloading children with extracurricular activities, emphasising the importance of home conversations and values for healthier childhood development. In a child custody hearing, the Supreme Court of India has warned parents against…
A Channel 4 documentary questioning the legitimacy of ADHD as a neurodevelopmental disorder sparks controversy, highlighting concerns about social influences, overdiagnosis, and the risk of overlooking disadvantaged communities needing support. In the early 1970s, Klaus Minde arrived in Uganda expecting…
Families navigating ABA therapy in New Jersey must understand complex insurance rules, differentiating between state-regulated plans and federal rules governing self-funded employer plans, to ensure coverage and avoid delays. Before families begin or renew ABA therapy, one of the most…
A surge in allegations of violence and sexual abuse in France’s after-school system prompts parents, officials, and UNICEF to demand sweeping reforms amid concerns over safety and oversight. For Delphine, the after-school programme at her son’s preschool had long seemed…
As children return to classrooms across Massachusetts, health experts warn families to prioritise routine vaccines amid a surge in US measles cases and ongoing COVID-19 concerns. As children and college students return to classrooms across Massachusetts, infectious disease experts are…
Despite the importance of developmental screening for early detection of delays and autism, many families miss out. Inspired programmes in several US states are now expanding access through community-based and online screenings to better identify at-risk children earlier. Developmental screening…
A family implementing self-serve breakfast and lunch routines aims to foster children’s independence and life skills, supported by child health experts who advocate safe, gradual cooking lessons for kids in homeschooling environments. On homeschool days, one parent says breakfast and…
Mental health experts highlight key behavioural and physical indicators of self-harm in teenagers, emphasising the importance of early intervention and open communication for parents. Self-harm in teenagers can be difficult to spot, but mental health specialists say parents often have…
