A Miami-based, free PCIT programme is transforming support for families with autistic children by coaching parents in real-time, helping to reduce disruptive behaviours and improve family dynamics. Parents of young children with complex needs are often told what to do…
Despite facing higher levels of psychological difficulties, children known to social services in England are being missed by mental health services, highlighting a persistent gap exacerbated during the pandemic. Children in England who are already known to social services are…
A study from Washington University challenges long-held beliefs about how stimulant medicines for ADHD operate, highlighting their influence on wakefulness, motivation, and reward systems, and revealing potential links to sleep quality that could influence treatment approaches. A new analysis from…
Updated protocols stress immediate removal from play, gradual return to school and sport, and close medical supervision to ensure full recovery following youth concussions. A concussion in a young athlete is a brain injury, not just a knock to the…
South Korea has brought forward its seasonal flu vaccination timetable for vulnerable groups in response to an unusually early flu wave, aiming to curb hospitalisations among high-risk populations ahead of the winter season. South Korea will bring forward its seasonal…
Integrating storytelling into daily routines significantly enhances young children’s language skills, emotional understanding, and creative thinking, making it a vital early learning tool. Storytelling remains one of the simplest ways to strengthen young children’s language and imagination, long before formal…
A new CDC analysis highlights a sharp decline in fruit intake among U.S. teenagers, prompting calls for improved parental strategies to maintain healthy eating habits during adolescence. U.S. teenagers are far less likely than younger children to eat fruit on…
Research suggests that specific parental personality traits, including openness, extraversion, and neuroticism, can shape children’s behaviour, health, and social skills, potentially giving them a better start in life. Parents’ personalities may shape more than the home atmosphere; they can also…
In Latvia, children’s right to healthcare is hindered by socioeconomic divides and regional disparities, raising concerns over the effectiveness of preventive care policies. In Latvia, children are meant to have priority in healthcare, but in practice that promise often depends…
A UC Davis study reveals that just three minutes with miniature horses and donkeys can help teens experiencing anxiety feel calmer and less lonely, highlighting the therapeutic potential of animal interactions. A UC Davis study suggests that even a brief…
