Research suggests that engaging teens with playful, relaxed activities fosters more open conversations than formal discussions, helping to strengthen family bonds. Teenagers are more likely to talk when conversation feels like play rather than an assignment, according to Positive Psychology.…
Parents can streamline school mornings with practical lunch ideas that focus on nourishing, appealing foods and mindful planning, reducing waste and saving money. Back-to-school mornings can feel like a race against the clock, but a little planning and a few…
Experts at The Neuroverse South Africa highlight the importance of focusing on children’s strengths and clear communication when explaining ADHD, promoting understanding and reducing shame in young minds. Parents trying to explain ADHD to a child are often told to…
New research suggests that the relationship between children’s screen use and mental health is more nuanced than previously thought, highlighting potential benefits of social media and challenging the emphasis on screen time limits. A study led by researchers at the…
Experts advise parents to view teenagers’ irritability and criticism not as rejection but as a vital part of healthy emotional distancing, with responses that foster independence without escalation. Teenagers who suddenly seem irritated by a parent are often doing something…
A recent case report in the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health underscores the critical importance of early detection, multidisciplinary care, and cautious nutritional management in adolescents with severe anorexia nervosa, revealing how swiftly the condition can escalate to life-threatening…
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor demonstrates an easy, nutritious carrot and beetroot cutlet recipe designed to make vegetables more appealing to children, perfect for quick school tiffin options. Chef Sanjeev Kapoor has put forward a simple way to turn two often-avoided vegetables…
Indonesia is enhancing its child mental health strategy by increasing child-friendly spaces and emphasizing peer-led programmes amid growing concerns over mental health challenges among children and teenagers, driven by digital pressures. Indonesia is widening its network of child-friendly spaces and…
Amid longstanding admiration for Japan’s sporting achievements, recent investigations reveal widespread abuse in youth athletics, prompting calls for urgent reform as Safe Sport Day highlights the need for safer, more inclusive practices. Japan’s sporting culture has long inspired admiration far…
Psychologist Dr Jemma Anderson highlights how childhood learning and trauma influence OCD development, emphasising early intervention and evidence-based therapy to disrupt the draining cycle of doubt and compulsions. For many people with obsessive-compulsive disorder, the illness is less a set…
