A comprehensive meta-analysis reveals that more physically active adolescents are less prone to mobile phone overuse, with resilience serving as a key mediating factor. The findings highlight the importance of combined behavioural and psychological strategies in promoting healthier digital habits…
A drop in academic motivation often stems from unseen stresses such as overload, social influences, and disconnection from real-life relevance, rather than laziness or defiance, suggests new research. A child who resists homework is often blamed for laziness or defiance,…
New initiatives in the United States are streamlining the process for families to access early intervention services, facilitating timely support for children with developmental delays before age three. For parents who have just noticed a developmental concern, the hardest part…
The increase in ADHD diagnoses across all age groups in Finland highlights growing demand for assessments, revealing significant strains on specialist services and concerns over diagnostic quality amid rising medication use. ADHD diagnoses in Finland have climbed sharply across age…
A selection of slow-cooker and quick stovetop soups are becoming the go-to solution for busy families, streamlining dinner prep and offering leftovers for busy weeknights. When homework stretches across the kitchen table, dinner has a way of becoming the hardest…
New pooled analysis indicates that montelukast, a common asthma medication for children, could be linked to increased risks of ADHD and behavioural disorders, prompting caution among clinicians and parents. A new pooled analysis suggests that montelukast, a common asthma controller…
Research highlights how grandparents can leverage their patience and everyday routines to support children’s literacy, using playful activities and personalised connections outside formal lessons. Grandparents can be powerful early literacy partners because they often bring something parents can struggle to…
New research suggests that there is no one-size-fits-all for exercise timing. While mood benefits are consistent across the day, sleep and performance effects depend on individual routines, chronotypes, and exercise preferences, highlighting the importance of personalised schedules. Exercise can lift…
Recent research indicates that while diagnostic distinctions between autism spectrum disorder and social communication disorder persist in adolescence, practical functioning often converges, highlighting the need for comprehensive assessments that go beyond labels. A new study from Frontiers in Psychiatry suggests…
Research highlights how misinformation, access gaps, and declining trust threaten to reverse progress in disease prevention, with some countries experiencing hesitancy levels above 35%. Experts warn that rebuilding confidence is essential to stopping the resurgence of diseases like measles and…
