Research from Italy suggests that children who start using social media at age 11 or 12 risk falling behind their peers academically by age 16, prompting calls for policy reviews and healthier usage habits. Researchers in Italy say students who…
Health experts emphasise patience, routine, and engaging presentation methods to help young children overcome fussiness at mealtimes, highlighting that this phase is usually temporary and can be managed without pressure. Parents facing a child who turns up its nose at…
Emphasising process goals over outcome metrics can reduce pressure, boost motivation, and foster long-term growth in athletes, says Canadian Sport Institute Network. Competition is too often judged only by what appears on the scoreboard, but the stronger message from sport…
Research indicates that parental stress, rather than child behaviour alone, significantly influences families’ reliance on screens for young children, prompting calls for proactive media planning. Parents are more likely to turn to tablets and phones in tense moments not simply…
A decade-long wait for bipolar diagnosis highlights gaps in mental healthcare, but emerging studies suggest a multi-marker approach could enable earlier detection and better outcomes for those at risk. A decade passed before psychologist Zsofi de Haan received the bipolar…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services intensifies oversight of applied behaviour analysis, as soaring billing patterns and audit findings prompt a tightening of regulations in the autism treatment sector. Federal scrutiny of applied behaviour analysis, the main form of…
Chia seeds are gaining popularity as a quick, nutritious solution for busy mornings, with versatile recipes like chia pudding, overnight oats, smoothies, and snack bites making healthy eating easier and more manageable. Busy mornings often push breakfast to the bottom…
As the new school term begins, experts emphasise the importance of fostering confidence and independence in children through supportive yet non-intrusive parenting strategies, highlighting routines, trust, and room for play to help children thrive academically and emotionally. As the new…
Experts advise that parents keep initial therapy talks straightforward and reassuring, helping children feel safe and supported as they navigate mental health help. Parents often worry they will say the wrong thing when a child needs therapy, but specialists say…
Gaby Guzek highlights the often-missed neurological connection between ADHD and substance dependence, urging integrated diagnosis and treatment to prevent self-medication and long-term harm. Gaby Guzek has spent years looking for the hidden thread between addiction and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,…
