Experts warn that children may experience unnoticed vision issues for years, emphasising the importance of early eye examinations to support learning and prevent long-term damage. Some children live with blurred or uneven vision for so long that they assume it…
The US Department of Health and Human Services escalates its review of hospitals providing gender-related treatments to minors, focusing on billing practices and potential legal violations following a new federal report and ongoing investigations. The Department of Health and Human…
Experts emphasise that understanding a child’s emotional needs and fostering connection can reduce power struggles, shifting the focus from control to cooperation in parenting. Parents often mistake a child’s resistance for defiance when it is really overwhelm. Children tend to…
Egyptian psychiatrist Sally El Sheikh highlights the importance of routines, reassurance, and reducing social pressure to help children adjust to the new school year smoothly, supported by advice from health and education authorities worldwide. Family routines and calm encouragement can…
Research reveals how well-meaning parental behaviours such as overprotection, inconsistent discipline, and overpraising can undermine children’s self-confidence and coping skills, highlighting the need for more mindful parenting approaches. After 12 years in classrooms, one lesson keeps repeating: many of the…
As social platforms prioritise influence and visibility, young people grapple with maintaining genuine friendships amid mounting online pressures, prompting calls for increased discernment and character-driven connections. Teenagers have always had to work out who their true friends are, but social…
As the new school year begins across the UK, experts emphasise gradual preparation, practical routines, and reassurance to help four-year-olds transition smoothly into school life, fostering confidence and independence from the start. As August gives way to September, many families…
Psychiatrists emphasise the importance of involving fathers in practical and emotional preparations for children returning to school, highlighting what beyond supplies can support their mental wellbeing. As the new school year approaches, parents are often focused on books, bags and…
New research indicates that individuals born very preterm may face persistent anxiety and mood disorders into adulthood, highlighting the need for lifelong mental health monitoring. Very preterm birth may leave a mental-health legacy that stretches well beyond childhood, according to…
New insights reveal that parental beliefs about raising boys and girls are influenced more by social expectations than reality, underscoring the importance of personalised parenting approaches that foster confidence and resilience in all children. Parents have long debated whether raising…
