A mother’s customised approach to raising her children highlights the importance of tailored parenting and clear communication, especially when managing diverse needs and circumstances within a family. A mother’s unequal treatment of her children is often mistaken for bias when…
The Pan American Health Organization introduces a comprehensive guide to help countries in the Americas prevent and respond to peer violence affecting millions of children and adolescents, amid rising concerns over mental health impacts and online abuse. The Pan American…
A new review reveals that vaccinated people can still transmit measles, highlighting the importance of continued vigilance and tailored response strategies in outbreak areas, even among highly vaccinated populations. Measles cases in vaccinated people are usually mild, but they are…
Amid concerns over the societal pressures and costs of youth sport, experts warn that recreational games risk transforming into a misguided pursuit of status, overshadowing their role as tools for personal growth and character building. Sports can enrich family life,…
Simple activities like play and classroom visits can help children transition more smoothly into kindergarten, according to experts from National Heritage Academies. Parents can ease a child into kindergarten by treating readiness as a mix of social, emotional and practical…
Penelope Trunk highlights the limited diagnostic clarity of autism evaluations, emphasising their role in guiding support and highlighting risk factors for self-harm and suicide among autistic children. Penelope Trunk argues that many autism assessments are misunderstood by parents who expect…
Colorado’s new legislation expanding coach training on youth mental health potentially addresses a hidden risk factor among athlete populations, with calls to include eating disorder awareness in the curriculum amidst rising concerns over their impact on young athletes’ wellbeing. Colorado’s…
Simple daily activities and intentional conversation strategies, from reading to asking open-ended questions, can significantly boost children’s communication skills and confidence without formal lessons. Helping children become confident communicators usually starts with ordinary family routines, not formal lessons. Parents can…
Kelechi Ubozoh advocates for proactive family preparation through psychiatric advance directives and legal tools to navigate mental health emergencies more effectively, emphasising the importance of family involvement and caregiver support. Kelechi Ubozoh says families facing a psychiatric crisis need a…
Experts warn that prioritising rest, sleep and proper nutrition is essential to prevent overtraining, with recent advice highlighting reliable strategies for sustainable fitness progress and health preservation. Training harder is often treated as the shortest route to better fitness, but…
