Psychologist Olga Zgordan advocates a gentle approach to children’s return to school, advising short, regular activities over intense summer revision to reduce stress and exhaustion. As August draws to a close, some parents try to make children plough through last…
As children face the transition from summer freedom to the school routine, experts suggest reassurance, predictability, and open communication can help ease anxiety and support a smooth start to the new academic year. As the new school year approaches, many…
As digital devices become commonplace, experts emphasise the importance of balancing screen use with hands-on and outdoor play to support children’s cognitive, social, and physical growth, highlighting recent insights into fostering a well-rounded childhood. Digital devices now sit alongside toys,…
A shift in approach encourages adults to guide children through problem-solving processes, helping them build confidence and resilience for future challenges in school, friendships, and beyond. Children learn how to solve problems best when adults resist the urge to step…
New insights suggest that while parenting may not shape a child’s core personality, it significantly impacts their sense of self and whether they believe their needs are valid, revealing a subtle but powerful aspect of parental influence. Behavioural geneticists have…
Research highlights the vital role of playful experiences involving movement and risk-taking in building emotional strength and social skills in young children, emphasising the importance of safe exploration for lifelong resilience. Children do not build emotional strength by being told…
A groundbreaking study of five-year-olds reveals that speech disfluencies, often viewed as developmental norms, may also serve as indicators of how speech and language networks evolve in the brain, offering new insights into childhood fluency and stuttering disorders. Speech disfluencies…
Psychologists and experts highlight the importance of fostering privacy awareness among teenagers, emphasising informed sharing and habit-building to safeguard their online presence amidst rising digital risks. Parents often focus on screen-time limits and app bans, but the sharper lesson for…
Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education urges parents to establish early routines and organise preparations to facilitate a confident and stress-free return to school for students, alongside ongoing efforts to streamline admissions and promote early childhood development. The Ministry…
A new Japanese study indicates that developmental insufficiency of oral function (DIOF) may be more widespread among primary school children in the community than previously believed, highlighting the importance of active screening and early intervention. A new Japanese study suggests…
