Parent-teacher meetings can go beyond academic scores, offering a valuable opportunity for parents and teachers to collaborate on supporting a child’s social, emotional, and personal growth, provided conversations are approached thoughtfully. Parents often treat parent-teacher meetings as little more than…
Psychologist Reyhaneh Ahangaran emphasises that trust and preparation can make children’s first days at nursery less stressful for families, highlighting normalised tears and the importance of parental confidence in the adjustment process. Starting nursery is often one of the first…
Transforming bedtime from a quiet end to a playful, educational pause, parents can seamlessly introduce maths into children’s lives that boosts confidence, emotional regulation, and family bonding, without the pressure of homework. Bedtime can be more than the final stop…
As the new school year approaches, Saudi social and health authorities emphasise the importance of adjusting sleep routines, managing anxiety, and fostering a balanced home environment to ensure children are prepared physically and mentally for returning to school. With only…
A recent study reveals children with complex medical needs are disproportionately investigated for neglect, prompting calls for a more nuanced, family-centred approach from clinicians before reporting concerns. Children with complex chronic conditions are far more likely to end up in…
Brief, consistent family routines like shared meals and bedtime reading can significantly boost emotional closeness, communication, and overall well-being among children and parents, according to recent research. Parents often look for big, memorable ways to deepen their bond with a…
Emerging research underscores the importance of early detection and active management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis during rapid growth phases, with new options like the ScoliSMART Activity Suit offering promising alternatives to traditional bracing. Rapid growth can make adolescent idiopathic scoliosis…
Renowned psychologist Niobe Way argues that the rising mental health crisis among adolescents stems from a societal failure to prioritise genuine social connections, urging adults to foster empathy through simple, meaningful conversations. Niobe Way has spent nearly four decades listening…
A new study from the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre finds a sharp increase in severe mental illness among Australians aged 16 to 24 over 15 years, with concerns over social pressures and early intervention. A new study from the…
The introduction of Child Focused Courts aims to make family proceedings more visible and responsive to neurodivergent children and parents, prompting calls for tailored training and innovative communication tools to ensure accessible justice. The planned roll-out of Child Focused Courts…
