Experts and organisations emphasise that parents should prioritise active listening and respectful dialogue over immediate problem-solving to foster better relationships and open communication with teenagers. Parents often want to solve a teenager’s problem the moment it lands on the kitchen…
Parents seeking applied behaviour analysis should focus on programme quality, practical support, compliance, and family integration, with location and communication key to successful outcomes. Parents considering applied behaviour analysis, or ABA, are often told what therapy can do, but less…
A small Brazilian study indicates that customised cannabis therapy could improve symptoms associated with autism, though findings remain preliminary and require further investigation amidst limited existing evidence. A small Brazilian study suggests that individualised cannabis treatment may ease symptoms linked…
F.E. Canpolat proposes a shift in paediatric nutritional care towards a purpose-driven, multi-assessment model that adapts to children’s evolving needs and critical transition points, promising more practical and continuous support. Pediatric nutrition should be judged by purpose, not by a…
A Norwegian study suggests that a parent’s smartphone use may influence a child’s language skills more than the child’s own screen time, emphasising the importance of family media habits. A new study from Norway suggests that a parent’s own phone…
Australia is confronting its most severe diphtheria outbreak on record, with over 540 cases, predominantly among remote Aboriginal communities, highlighting the need for improved vaccination and living conditions to control the disease. Australia is facing its biggest diphtheria outbreak on…
Michaeleen Doucleff’s latest book advocates for embracing traditional parenting practices, encouraging children to take on more responsibility and fostering stronger family and community bonds to counteract modern reliance on screens and processed snacks. Michaeleen Doucleff has built a reputation for…
Experts warn that equating a child’s worth with sporting success can lead to emotional distress, urging for a more holistic approach to youth development in football and other sports. In youth football, the game can offer belonging, friendship, ambition and…
Parents of gifted teens face unique challenges that require balancing academic demands, emotional support, and wellbeing to foster resilience and healthy development. Parenting a gifted teenager can be as demanding as it is rewarding, because high ability rarely arrives without…
The US Department of Agriculture and Health and Human Services introduce a multifaceted £70 million programme to enhance school cafeterias, promote local produce, and improve children’s nutrition through infrastructure upgrades and strengthened farm-to-school connections. The US Department of Agriculture and…
