New research reveals that escalating heatwaves are not only impacting children’s physical health but also increasing anxiety, mood disorders, and behavioural problems, prompting calls for expanded public health responses. A growing body of research suggests extreme heat is no longer…
While early signs of ADHD often appear in classroom settings, only thorough assessments can determine the need for support, highlighting the limitations of online screening tools. ADHD often first becomes visible in the classroom, where children are expected to sit…
Developmental paediatrician Najat Fadlalla highlights the importance of culturally sensitive approaches in parenting advice, advocating for tailored strategies that respect diverse familial values within clinical practice. In a clinical setting, parenting advice can become a test of assumptions as much…
Experts highlight the importance of comprehensive medical assessments and lifestyle habits to prevent cardiac emergencies in young football and cricket players, amid concerns over intense training risks. Young athletes chasing careers in football or cricket need more than stamina and…
Establishing consistent, flexible routines around natural daily anchors helps toddlers feel secure and reduces daily conflicts, fostering smoother family life amidst inevitable disruptions. The hardest part of toddler life is often not the tantrum itself, but the stretch just before…
Renowned neuroscientist Dame Uta Frith cautions that the expanding definition of autism spectrum disorder could be diluting its scientific precision, amid rising diagnosis rates and ongoing debates over classification boundaries. Dame Uta Frith, one of the key figures in modern…
Haley’s story highlights the prevalence and stigma of binge eating disorder in the Philippines, underscoring the urgent need for better early screening and recognition within the health system. In the small hours, Haley finds herself making the same uneasy walk…
The Nigerian government announced its commitment to establishing six autism centres nationwide and enhancing university-based training to address a long-standing shortage of specialised professionals, aiming to improve diagnosis, therapy, and research services for children with developmental conditions. Nigeria’s federal government…
A child psychologist emphasises that emotional regulation is vital for children’s growth, with recent guidance stressing the role of adults in helping children manage their feelings through techniques like co-regulation and mindfulness. Children often experience emotions in waves too big…
Emerging research highlights how precisely timed light exposure and low-dose melatonin can effectively shift sleep phases in individuals with delayed sleep-wake phase disorder, offering new hope for addressing chronobiological misalignments. Delayed sleep-wake phase disorder is a circadian rhythm problem in…
