With proper supervision, technique, and gradual progression, resistance training can be a safe and effective way to enhance strength and fitness among adolescents, according to leading health organisations. Weight training can be safe for teenagers, provided it is properly supervised,…
Families in New Jersey face complex waits for ABA therapy, but understanding referral routes, leveraging public services, and managing daily routines can provide crucial support during delays. For families in New Jersey, an ABA therapy waiting list can feel less…
Research from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences highlights how early childhood experiences and inherent temperament traits may influence susceptibility to mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in adulthood, suggesting potential for earlier identification and intervention. A…
Families are encouraged to begin transition planning at age 14, ensuring goals are grounded in evidence and aligned with adult life skills, employment, and independent living , before deadlines approach. For families navigating an IEP, the shift into transition planning…
Emerging research highlights how early caregiving roles may disrupt attachment bonds, potentially leading to disordered eating as a coping mechanism, with implications for treatment approaches. Parentification, the pattern in which a child takes on adult responsibilities too early, can shape…
Doctors and health advocacy groups caution against the casual promotion of energy drinks through sports sponsorships, highlighting risks of heart issues and increased consumption among teenagers following a high-profile death and new college partnerships. Parents, coaches and school leaders are…
Florida’s Department of Health continues with plans to remove four vaccines from school requirements, while retreating from expanding vaccine exemptions, as the state’s fight over immunisation rules intensifies amidst political and public health debates. Florida’s Department of Health is pressing…
A customised, gradual approach called food chaining helps parents expand their child’s limited diet by building on familiar foods with small, manageable steps, offering new hope for families facing eating challenges. Parents trying to widen a child’s diet often start…
Amid rising food safety worries, health officials advise families to handle fruits and vegetables carefully and stay informed about recalls, ensuring produce remains part of healthy routines this back-to-school season. Back-to-school routines are back in Chicago kitchens, and that has…
Research shows that critical comments and silence during car journeys after sporting events can harm young athletes’ confidence and enjoyment, highlighting the importance of supportive, non-judgmental parental behaviour to foster positive memories and lasting trust. Parents who turn every post-match…
