A Rutgers-led consortium has expanded the genetic map of obsessive-compulsive disorder and tic disorders, revealing 36 high-confidence risk genes and suggesting new directions for treatment research. A Rutgers-led consortium has turned a sparse genetic trail into a much denser map…
A new Australian review reveals that while childhood cancer survival rates are improving, many young survivors continue to face long-term emotional and social challenges, prompting calls for integrated psychosocial care from diagnosis onwards. With roughly four in five children now…
As disputes over playing minutes escalate, youth clubs are enforcing strict communication guidelines, urging parents to show restraint and focus on fostering a respectful dialogue that prioritises the child’s long-term growth and well-being. Parents furious about their child’s minutes may…
New research reveals specific components of human milk may help limit the spread of antibiotic-resistance genes in infants, reinforcing breastfeeding’s role in early microbiome development and antimicrobial resistance prevention. A mother’s milk chemistry may help determine how many antibiotic-resistance genes…
As Turkish families prepare for the new school term, paediatricians highlight the importance of reviewing and completing children’s vaccinations to prevent outbreaks of preventable diseases in crowded school environments. As families prepare for the new school term, paediatricians in Turkey…
Paediatric specialists in Turkey stress the importance of regular growth checks, balanced nutrition, and healthy routines to support children’s development as schools reopen, embedding health advice into the national back-to-school agenda. As families in Turkey prepare for the new school…
Child-development specialists emphasise the importance of talking, exploring, and daily interactions over formal lessons for one-year-olds, urging parents to focus on participation and responding to developmental milestones without unnecessary pressure. For parents worrying that a first birthday should be followed…
A recent study highlights the importance of consistent, predictable discipline and positive parental role models in fostering trust and healthy development in preschool children, challenging outdated threats and harsh tactics. The discipline mistake most likely to chip away at a…
Despite proposed reforms to reduce training hours and shift towards community-based sports, a new survey reveals young Taiwanese athletes continue to face overtraining, injuries, and emotional strain, raising questions about the effectiveness of recent policy changes. Taiwan’s planned shake-up of…
Recent studies and personal accounts reveal that becoming a parent induces a slow, uneven transformation in identity and emotional regulation, challenging the myth of immediate maturity associated with parenthood. The harder truth about becoming a parent is that it does…
