Parents should be alert to persistent behavioural and emotional changes in teenagers, as these may indicate depression. Recognising subtle signs early and seeking professional support can prevent worsening mental health and aid recovery. Teenagers are expected to be changeable, but…
Recent reflections underscore how Montessori’s concept of the absorbent mind continues to shape effective early years teaching, emphasising the power of environment and repetition in child development. Maria Montessori’s idea of the absorbent mind remains central to how many educators…
A national boxing pilot programme in England and Wales, supported by the Youth Endowment Fund and England Boxing, seeks to evaluate whether structured sports activities like boxing can help lower the risk of crime and serious violence among teenagers, amid…
Psychologists reveal how childhood experiences of criticism, neglect, and invalidation lay the groundwork for adult shame, insecurity, and emotional withdrawal, shaping behaviours and physical responses far into adulthood. Persistent shame and insecurity in adulthood often have roots in childhood, psychologists…
A simple recipe elevates nuts to a nutritious treat with a rich chocolate coating, combining buttery texture and health benefits for a versatile snack or dessert. Chocolate-dipped cashews make an easy treat that sits somewhere between snack and dessert. The…
OpenAI has partnered with the American Psychological Association to create evidence-based guidelines and safeguards for young users, aiming to promote healthy development amid growing AI adoption among adolescents. OpenAI has teamed up with the American Psychological Association to build new…
As children prepare to return to school, experts emphasise certain strategies to ease anxieties and foster a confident start, highlighting the importance of routines, communication, and adult modelling to support pupils’ mental well-being. The return to school can stir a…
A new computerised adaptive test called CAT-Autism promises to streamline autism assessment, enabling families to evaluate symptoms at home in minutes, potentially reducing wait times for specialist diagnoses. A new computerised adaptive test for autism may one day help families…
As anxiety among young people rises, Christian parents are encouraged to build resilience through faith, care, and consistency, providing children with a foundation of trust and calm in an unsettled world. Parents trying to steady anxious children in an unsettled…
A groundbreaking analysis of over 10.3 million US children reveals that birth order may shape susceptibility to a range of diseases, from neuropsychiatric conditions to digestive problems, with potential implications for early intervention and family health strategies. A study of…
