Experts highlight the importance of open, supportive dialogues between parents and teens about mental health, advocating for preparation and active listening to foster trust and resilience amid growing concerns about youth wellbeing. Parents are often quick to discuss fevers, homework…
As artificial intelligence advances in mimicking human creative outputs, educators emphasise the importance of arts education in fostering imagination, empathy, and collaboration, skills that machines cannot replicate and which are vital for children’s future resilience. As artificial intelligence grows more…
Clubs, schools, and coaches are being urged to bolster preparedness for sudden cardiac arrest events in young athletes through enhanced screening and rapid emergency action plans, including CPR training and AED availability. A young athlete collapsing from sudden cardiac arrest…
The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced a policy to block federal funding for puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries for minors, prompting debate over child welfare and medical ethics. The American College of Pediatricians has welcomed a…
A recent study maps the essential components of effective cerebral palsy services across North America, revealing disparities especially in adult care and emphasising a family-centred, system-wide approach for consistent treatment. A new study from the Cerebral Palsy Research Network suggests…
The World Health Organization has warned that recent US vaccine guidance shifts, including splitting the MMR vaccine into separate doses, lack scientific backing and could leave children more vulnerable to preventable illnesses. The World Health Organization has raised alarm over…
A new safety alert linked to Neurocrine Biosciences’ Vykat XR raises concerns about the drug’s safety and usage, amid reports of deaths and serious adverse events in the treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome. A new safety warning tied to Neurocrine Biosciences’…
Sleep is vital for brain growth and emotional regulation in young people. Experts highlight concerns about holiday disruptions to sleep patterns and their potential long-term effects, urging parents to maintain consistent routines, especially during school breaks. Sleep is doing far…
Research from Florida International University reveals that parental stress influences young children’s screen use more than behaviour, prompting calls for focused support and clearer boundaries. New research from Florida International University suggests the biggest driver of a young child’s screen…
Research shows that parental anxiety can shape children’s emotional development, but adopting coaching techniques over overcontrol offers a pathway to break the cycle of inherited worry. Anxious parents often begin with the same instinct: to protect a child from discomfort,…
