Recent research underscores the detrimental impact of screen use before bed, linking it to poorer sleep quality, fatigue, and mental health issues. Experts emphasise simple precautions to restore restful nights and overall wellbeing. Devices in the bedroom may feel harmless,…
Autism remains an intricate mix of genetic and environmental factors, with experts emphasising early assessment and support over seeking a cure, while dispelling longstanding misconceptions about its causes. Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects social interaction, communication and behaviour,…
As children adapt to new routines at school, behavioural signs such as tantrums, clinginess, and physical complaints often emerge. Experts warn that persistent anxiety and school refusal require timely intervention to prevent long-term issues. The start of term can leave…
Dietitian Pavel Baranov criticises the hype around ‘superfoods’, emphasising the importance of a varied, balanced diet of fruits and vegetables for optimal health benefits, in line with mainstream nutritional guidance. Dietitian Pavel Baranov says the idea that some fruits and…
A Moscow paediatrician recommends parents keep screenshots of harmful messages and intervene early when children face ongoing online abuse, emphasising open communication and professional support. Parents should keep screenshots of harmful messages if a child is being targeted repeatedly in…
New research using machine-learning models reveals that children’s cognitive scores improve with exercise up to a certain threshold, beyond which benefits diminish, highlighting a nuanced relationship between physical activity and brain development. Researchers writing in Frontiers in Psychiatry report that…
New research indicates children with autism show reduced activation and coordination in key prefrontal regions during language tasks, offering insights into core cognitive challenges. A new Frontiers in Psychiatry study suggests that children with autism spectrum disorder show weaker activity…
Experts highlight the importance of spreading protein sources across meals for children’s development, cautioning against unnecessary supplements and stressing variety for optimal growth. Protein matters just as much for children as it does for adults, but the role it plays…
Experts emphasise the critical role of families in establishing healthy routines, addressing mental health, and supporting nutrition to ensure children start the school year well. Starting the school year well means more than buying notebooks and a backpack. Pediatricians and…
Expert insights highlight how parental mental illness impacts children, underlining the importance of early, honest communication and integrated community support to mitigate long-term effects. Children can be deeply affected when a parent lives with a mental illness, but experts say…
