Selective mutism, a childhood anxiety disorder often mistaken for shyness, benefits from early recognition and coordinated treatment across home and school environments, experts emphasise. Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder, not a matter of defiance or stubbornness. It typically…
Practical steps such as pre-meetings, streamlined supplies, routines, and goal-setting can ease children’s transition into the new school year and reduce parental stress, ensuring a calmer start for all involved. The start of a new school year can unsettle children…
Emerging research underscores that neurodivergence affects an estimated 15% to 20% of the population, with rising diagnoses and frequent overlaps among conditions highlighting the need for nuanced understanding and inclusive support. Neurodivergence is not a single diagnosis but a broad…
A systematic review published in the Journal of Perinatology examines how antidepressant medication influences breastfeeding initiation, duration, and exclusivity, emphasising individualised approaches amid ongoing scientific uncertainties. A new systematic review is sharpening attention on a difficult issue in perinatal care:…
Effective dialogue with children requires calm, honest, and age-appropriate discussions on sensitive topics. Preparation and ongoing engagement can ease the burden and foster trust, ultimately guiding children safely through complex issues like body safety, digital risks, sexuality, and mental health.…
Experts emphasise the significance of distinguishing between normal nerves and mental health issues as childhood anxiety impacts a growing number of young people, with early diagnosis and intervention crucial for effective management. Back-to-school season can unsettle many children, but specialists…
Jared Cooney Horvath’s new book questions whether the increasing use of screens in schools actually hampers children’s cognitive development, reigniting the debate over digital tools in education. Jared Cooney Horvath is challenging a long-held assumption in education: that more classroom…
Experts warn that a federal proposal to enforce English-only instruction in Head Start programmes could weaken children’s bilingual development, contradicting research that supports multilingual learning as a key educational asset. Martha Hernandez says an English-only rule for Head Start would…
Simple outdoor practices such as mindful walks, sensory games, and gratitude journaling are helping children develop emotional resilience and focus by turning mindfulness into a tangible, natural experience, according to recent guidance from Kids Yoga Stories and health experts. Taking…
New research suggests that immediate vocal imitation and exaggerated speech styles like parentese foster early communication skills in infants, highlighting the importance of responsive interaction before children speak their first words. Before babies say their first words, they are already…
