Practical, function-based responses are transforming daily routines for families caring for children with Down syndrome, emphasising the importance of understanding behaviour signs and implementing predictable routines to reduce stress and improve communication. Families caring for a child with Down syndrome…
The Department of Health and Human Services unveils a new advisory aimed at helping parents, schools, and policymakers reduce children’s risks from excessive screen use, linking early exposure to developmental, behavioural, and mental health issues. Stephanie Haridopolos says the Trump…
A groundbreaking Deakin University study using eye-tracking technology uncovers how supermarket layouts and prominent displays of unhealthy foods attract children, raising concerns over marketing practices and their influence on young people’s eating habits. A Deakin University study has found that…
Autism researcher Uta Frith cautions that widening diagnostic criteria may be causing confusion, misdiagnosis, and ineffective support for individuals across the spectrum, calling for more precise classification and tailored interventions. Dame Uta Frith, a long-standing figure in autism research, is…
Expert guidance highlights the importance of lowering emotional temperature through routine, calm environment, and mindful activities, with digital tools used cautiously to support highly sensitive children before crises occur. Children who are highly sensitive often need help long before a…
Research suggests that while physical activity can help manage anger, the type of exercise matters, calmer, rhythmic activities often better than high-intensity workouts, which may prolong arousal. Many people reach for the gym, a run or a punching bag when…
A simple yet vibrant recipe features crispy shrimp paired with an adaptable Asian-inspired cabbage slaw, offering a fast, customisable option for busy families seeking flavour and texture. A crisp shrimp supper with a bright cabbage slaw offers a simple way…
As children spend more time engaging with online platforms and AI tools, experts advocate for routine, open conversations, clear rules, and digital literacy to safeguard against a widening array of online dangers. Parents are being urged to treat online safety…
The UNSTUCK family resource project is hosting two live online episodes of its “Supporting Families” series, addressing mental health and OCD as children return to school, featuring expert discussions and real-time Q&A sessions. UNSTUCK, the OCD-focused family resource project, is…
Experts reveal fresh approaches for parents to manage emotional drop-offs at daycare, emphasising routines, reassurance, and confidence to lessen morning distress for children and parents alike. For many parents, the hardest part of the morning is not the traffic or…
