A study suggests that online peer mentoring may be linked to improved mental health, sleep, and behaviour among young people with learning differences, though causality remains unconfirmed. A study published in Scientific Reports suggests that online peer mentoring may be…
Child health experts are raising concerns over excessive video gaming, highlighting its potential to impact behaviour, academic performance, and social skills, amid calls for balanced screen time and family engagement. Excessive video gaming is drawing renewed attention from child health…
Experts suggest that getting children outside for 10 to 30 minutes of morning sunlight can improve alertness, sleep timing, and mood, offering a simple way for families to start the day more calmly and healthily. Morning light may be one…
Research reveals that the quality of informal mentorships plays a crucial role in helping Latino adolescents cope with discrimination, with benefits varying by gender and the strength of the relationship. A new study suggests that informal mentors can ease some…
Recognising early warning signs such as mood changes, behavioural shifts, sleep disturbances, and social withdrawal can enable timely intervention, helping children develop healthier coping skills and resilience amid growing mental health concerns. Parents often expect childhood worries to pass on…
Despite federal recommendations still pending, experts confirm that updated flu and COVID vaccines will be available this autumn, with insurers covering the shots amid ongoing changes to vaccine guidance and the first mRNA flu vaccine approved for select age groups.…
Recent perspectives emphasise that kindergarten readiness hinges on developmental milestones and social skills rather than age, guiding parents and educators in supporting children’s transition into school. Junior kindergarten is less about reaching a particular birthday and more about whether a…
Consuming breakfasts rich in protein, fibre, and healthy fats, rather than refined carbs and sugar, can help control hunger and improve metabolic health, experts say. Eating breakfast can still leave people hungry by mid-morning if the meal relies too heavily…
Emerging evidence suggests that poor oral health may silently undermine athletes’ sleep, eating, and recovery, prompting calls for integrated dental care in elite training routines. The mouth is often left out of conversations about fitness, but sports dentistry suggests that…
Austria’s child and adolescent psychiatry society urges caution over reducing the age of criminal responsibility, emphasising the need for clearer rules and better-resourced, development-focused care for vulnerable minors, amidst ongoing debates about youth detention policies. Austria’s child and adolescent psychiatry…
