As children gear up for the new school term, experts highlight how parents can distinguish between normal nerves and anxiety requiring professional support, with early signs including behavioural changes and sleep disruptions. For many families, the start of a new…
A large study from Taiwan indicates that antidepressant use could be linked to lower accidental mortality among individuals with autism, with effects varying by age and highlighting the complex relationship between medication and health outcomes. A study from Taiwan suggests…
Research indicates that fostering positive relationships, consistent behaviour, and psychological safety in classrooms enhances student achievement, attendance, and motivation, underscoring the importance of a supportive school environment. The start of a school year often sends teachers back to lesson plans,…
Research from Almeria indicates that a month of myofunctional therapy could improve feeding outcomes in infants with tongue-tie and lower surgical interventions, offering a potential conservative alternative. Researchers in Almeria say a month of myofunctional therapy may help infants with…
Growing awareness reveals that teenage boys often display irritability and physical symptoms rather than sadness, emphasising the importance of early detection and treatment for better outcomes. Teenage boys with depression do not always look sad. In many cases, the signs…
Seychelles is widening its financial assistance for children with autism under a new needs-based scheme, shifting towards a social model of disability support for families affected by the developmental condition. Seychelles will widen financial support for some children with autism…
A recent AP-Ipsos poll reveals that while most parents acknowledge the advantages of organised sport for children, economic barriers significantly restrict access for lower-income families, raising concerns over long-term social and health disparities. Americans largely agree that organised sport is…
The World Health Organization criticises the Trump administration’s reduction and division of routine childhood immunisations, warning it contradicts scientific evidence and endangers children’s health amid shifting US policies. The World Health Organization has warned that the Trump administration’s new vaccine…
Research from the University of São Paulo suggests that a father’s diet before conception, especially high intake of ultra-processed foods, may influence newborn size and body composition, highlighting the importance of paternal nutrition in early development. A father’s diet before…
Kerry Hempenstall’s review highlights that many core principles of effective reading instruction, emphasising explicit teaching, have been well-established for years , a reminder for educators, parents, and policymakers amidst ongoing debates. Kerry Hempenstall’s review of reading instruction has become a…
