Experts warn that untreated anxiety in teenagers, though common, can interfere with daily life and require prompt, comprehensive support to prevent long-term issues. Anxiety is a normal part of adolescence, but specialists say it can become a problem when worry…
New insights challenge common misconceptions about early maths learning, emphasising concrete experiences, number sense, and the importance of fostering a positive attitude towards maths from toddlerhood. Parents are told from the start to read aloud, sing nursery rhymes and build…
A recent discussion in Finland underscores the complexities behind classroom disruption, calling for greater trust and cooperation between schools and families to support children’s wellbeing and development. Finland’s debate over pupils’ behaviour and teacher strain has reopened an old fault…
As parents increasingly debate whether to spoon-feed purées or allow self-feeding from six months, experts highlight the benefits and risks of each approach amid calls for more robust research and a balanced compromise. A quiet dispute has settled over the…
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to separate the MMR vaccine into individual doses, a move criticised by health experts who fear it could hinder vaccination efforts amid rising measles cases. President Donald Trump has signed an executive…
A recent Medietilsynet survey reveals widespread exposure among Norwegian teenagers to harmful online material, highlighting gender differences, rising risk levels, and concerns over parental oversight in the digital age. A new Medietilsynet survey suggests that most Norwegian teenagers have already…
Josh Farnsworth’s humorous column captures the balancing act of guiding a son through puberty’s unpredictable changes, emphasising the importance of presence and reassurance over control. Josh Farnsworth’s latest turn in his “Dad Amongst Dudes” humour column catches him in a…
A growing global interest in beginner-friendly, social forms of exercise underscores a wider cultural shift, with activities fostering connection and mental wellbeing increasingly taking centre stage over traditional performance aims. More people are approaching exercise as a way to build…
New studies suggest that a protein-rich breakfast can improve concentration, regulate appetite, and support sustained energy throughout the morning for adolescents, with potential long-term health benefits. A growing body of research suggests that what teenagers eat for breakfast may shape…
A study reveals that in more gender-equal societies, boys report higher well-being, widening the gender gap, while girls’ subjective happiness remains unchanged, a paradox challenging assumptions about equality and happiness. A 2022 study in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin…
