A recent review underscores the need for a biopsychosocial and contextual perspective on adolescent sleep, exposing its links to mental health, trauma, and social pressures, and calling for early interventions. Adolescent sleep has become a major public health concern, and…
A recent UK survey reveals significant disparities in training and service provision for therapies addressing selective mutism in children, underscoring the urgent need for national guidance and standardised practices. A new UK survey suggests that while most therapists working with…
Many parents see their protective behaviours as caring, but research reveals that overcontrol can weaken a child’s confidence, motivation and autonomy, with subtle signs emerging in everyday moments. Recognising these habits offers a pathway to healthier parenting that fosters independence…
Children often test household rules when a new babysitter arrives, but experts emphasise that such behaviour reflects curiosity and independence rather than difficulty. Preparation and consistency can ease the process, helping children feel secure and understand boundaries more confidently. Children…
A growing body of expert advice underscores the importance of protein-rich snacks that are portable, convenient, and balanced with other nutrients, offering a practical solution for managing hunger between meals. A packet of crisps or a few crackers may take…
Emerging research underscores the importance of personalised strategies to help autistic adolescents build meaningful and sustainable social connections, emphasising understanding, environment design, and support for sensory and communication needs. For many autistic teenagers, friendship can be both deeply desired and…
A new review highlights the extensive health burdens faced by people with epilepsy, urging a shift towards comprehensive care that addresses associated conditions such as depression, heart disease, and dementia, beyond seizure management. People with epilepsy face a far wider…
A decade-long UK study reveals that early severe infant epilepsy, particularly infantile spasms, may be a key pathway from genetic mutations to autism in children with tuberous sclerosis complex, highlighting early seizure management as crucial. A long-running UK study has…
Experts highlight that resolving parental conflicts respectfully and strategically can protect children’s well-being and strengthen couple relationships, even amidst routine disagreements about discipline and limits. When parents keep clashing over discipline, routines or limits, the real damage is often not…
Research suggests that heavy use of short-form video apps not only distracts teenagers but also impairs their ability to cope with school stress and undermines their focus on long-term goals, creating a detrimental feedback loop. A new study suggests that…
