With experts highlighting the critical benefits of outdoor activities for children’s physical, cognitive, and social growth, recent warnings about decreasing outdoor play highlight a growing need for parents to prioritise regular outdoor time to support healthy development. Outdoor play may…
Mental health consultant Walaa Shabana advises that child stubbornness can reflect learned behaviour and healthy growth, urging parents to distinguish between harmful obstinacy and independence, and to guide it positively through balanced choices. Child stubbornness should not automatically be read…
A Russian psychologist cautions against the misleading trend of using short social media clips to diagnose complex mental health issues, highlighting the dangers of oversimplification and misdiagnosis among viewers. A Russian psychologist has warned against using short social media videos…
Recent research emphasises that while childhood obesity increases the risk of adult obesity, environmental and family support are key in preventing long-term health issues, with gradual lifestyle changes showing promising results. A child who is carrying extra weight is not…
As parents grapple with exhaustion, a new approach emerges, blending empathy with clear limits, reshaping family life amid the decline of pure gentle parenting. For years, gentle parenting sat near the centre of modern family culture, promising calm voices, emotional…
Paul Thomas cautions that the current enthusiasm for the ‘science of reading’ may mask a return to traditional, teacher-led pedagogies rooted in educational essentialism, risking a cycle of reform that overlooks the complexities of literacy development. Paul Thomas argues that…
A growing delay in toilet training among children in the US and UK reflects changing parenting cultures and raises questions about the impact on early schooling and child readiness. The United States is confronting a quiet but growing problem: more…
As the new school year starts, parents opt for familiar, easy-to-pack snacks like Goldfish crackers, Annie’s fruit bites, and portioned savoury treats to keep children happy, healthy and energised amid busy schedules. With the new school year under way, parents…
Adopting modest, consistent habits such as improved diet, physical activity, and mindfulness may offer a sustainable path to better health, suggests recent advice from health experts. Small, steady changes are often more sustainable than dramatic overhauls when it comes to…
As teenagers with special educational needs transition into adulthood, personalised and gradual approaches focusing on practical life skills are proving essential for fostering independence and self-confidence. As adolescents with special educational needs enter their teenage years, the focus shifts beyond…
