Research from the University of York reveals that children exposed to more varied and frequent adult speech show improved reasoning, numeracy, and behaviour, emphasising the power of everyday conversations with babies and toddlers. A study from the University of York…
Outpatient mental health programmes are increasingly recognised as a flexible, effective approach for helping teenagers manage anxiety, depression and trauma while maintaining daily routines, with new models tailored to severity and family needs. For many families, outpatient mental health care…
Pablo Kratina, a veteran football scout with over 30 years of experience, advocates for prioritising learning and enjoyment in youth development over the relentless chase for young talent amid increasing pressures on children to succeed early. Pablo Kratina has spent…
Eating well during breastfeeding is less about strict counting and more about consistent, varied meals that support milk production and parental energy, with flexibility being key to sustained nourishment. Eating enough while breastfeeding is less about strict counting and more…
Child and adolescent psychiatrist emphasises that teen privacy is natural, but parents must stay vigilant to signs of serious mental health issues amid growing research linking social isolation with depression. Adolescence often brings a stronger need for privacy, and a…
MSF reports a sharp increase in acute malnutrition cases among children across seven northern Nigerian states, reflecting deepening instability, food shortages, and reduced aid support in 2025. Médecins Sans Frontières has said the number of children it treated for acute…
New research suggests that overprotective parenting and childhood anxiety develop together, complicating the assumed cause-and-effect relationship, and highlighting the importance of nurturing independence for healthier adult lives. Children raised by highly protective parents are often said to carry that experience…
Experts warn against casual use of the term ‘intrusive thoughts’, emphasising the importance of context and clinical distinction in understanding mental experiences and avoiding unnecessary fear. In online conversations about mental health, “intrusive thoughts” is often used as a catch-all…
Occupational therapists highlight the importance of understanding sensory processing issues in children for improving bedtime routines, emphasising personalised, calming strategies over quick fixes like weighted blankets. When bedtime turns into a nightly battle, the problem is not always one of…
New findings from Catholic Relief Services reveal significant improvements in child nutrition, exclusive breastfeeding, and dietary diversity in Madagascar over the past decade, driven by local outreach and community engagement. Families in Madagascar are beginning to see gains in the…
