A personal essay highlights how the way parents respond after conflict, particularly anger, shapes children’s emotional resilience and attachment, emphasizing repair over perfection. One sharp moment in a supermarket can expose something larger than the broken item on the floor.…
New Finnish research reveals that genetic predisposition to higher body weight in adolescence may accelerate biological ageing, with long-term health implications. The study highlights the importance of early weight management alongside lifestyle factors. Researchers in Finland have found that teenagers…
A recent study linking mindful parenting to preschool peer skills faces scrutiny over its reliance on parent reports and cultural generalisability, underscoring the importance of diverse assessment methods and long-term, culturally sensitive research. A commentary in DovePress argues that a…
New research suggests that dental professionals are well-placed to offer brief, effective advice to children and teenagers to cut back on sugary drinks, with potential to improve oral and overall health outcomes. Dental teams could play a useful part in…
The United States reports its highest annual measles cases since 1991, driven by outbreaks linked to declining vaccination coverage and rising immunity gaps, prompting urgent calls for increased immunisation efforts. The United States is facing its worst measles year in…
New research by the University of Bath and the University of São Paulo reveals that childhood trauma can influence risky behaviours in adolescence, driven by externalising behavioural problems, with implications for health interventions worldwide. Childhood trauma may do more than…
A new ADEPS assessment of Belgian French-speaking teenagers reveals stable body mass index over three decades but highlights concerning declines in grip strength and disparities in movement habits, prompting calls for targeted interventions to improve adolescent health and fitness. Belgian…
A new study from the University of Adelaide highlights the subtle signs of online grooming, urging parents to be alert to early, seemingly harmless interactions that may lead to exploitation among children aged 10 to 17 in Australia. Australian parents…
A Columbia University study spanning over two decades finds that reductions in pollutants such as PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide, and PAHs in New York City are associated with better cognitive test scores in young children, supporting the broader benefits of pollution…
New research from the University of Bath and the University of São Paulo links childhood trauma to behavioural issues in teenagers that could elevate the risk of smoking, drug use, and poor diet, highlighting the importance of early intervention. Childhood…
