Eva Fridman, a Newton teenager at Boston University Academy, co-founded SySTEM Playground to provide free, engaging online classes in maths and science for children aged 9 to 13, supported by Hack Club and aimed at bridging educational gaps. A Newton…
As children face a mix of excitement and dread returning to school, experts emphasise early recognition and tailored interventions to address rising anxiety and prevent long-term issues. As the new school year approaches, many children feel a mix of anticipation…
Child psychologists advise parents to respond to tantrums with calming affirmations and empathy rather than commands, transforming moments of anger into opportunities for emotional learning. Parents often reach for commands such as “calm down” when a child is in full…
Research from Florida International University reveals that parental stress affects children’s media routines, emphasising the need for quality over quantity in screen media as families navigate digital habits amidst emotional pressures. A new study from researchers at Florida International University…
A new study in Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry highlights the need for clinicians to consider underlying medical causes, such as infections and immune dysfunction, in severe childhood psychiatric cases, potentially transforming diagnosis and treatment approaches. A new paper…
Experts emphasise the importance of supporting gut health in infants during the first 1,000 days through biotics like prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics, with new research exploring innovative nutritional solutions tailored for children born by caesarean section. Health in a child’s…
Sanofi’s MenQuadfi now approved for infants as young as 6 weeks in the EU, offering earlier protection against invasive meningococcal disease and its serious complications, including hearing loss. The European Commission has cleared Sanofi’s MenQuadfi vaccine for use in infants…
Child psychologists and health experts caution against allowing children under 13 to access social media, citing risks to their psychological and cognitive growth amid rising concerns from US authorities and research findings. Mental health and family counsellor Maha Abdel Qader…
Law enforcement agencies highlight a disturbing rise in online child sexual exploitation, with minors increasingly vulnerable to sextortion tactics via gaming chats and social media, prompting urgent calls for parental awareness and action. Online child sexual exploitation can begin in…
Despite appearing connected online, many young people experience profound emotional isolation, highlighting the need for genuine support networks and a shift in how loneliness is addressed as a public health issue. Many young people who seem to live in a…
