Recent research reveals overlapping symptoms between avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and other restrictive eating disorders, challenging traditional diagnostic distinctions and calling for a more flexible clinical approach. Eating-disorder researchers are increasingly finding that avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID,…
Clinical speech therapist Blanka Gruberová highlights how modern family routines, increased screen exposure, and reduced physical activity are contributing to a surge in speech and language difficulties among children, urging early intervention and improved play habits. Children’s speech is becoming…
A recent study reveals that reductions in air pollution in northern Manhattan and the South Bronx are associated with better cognitive performance among children as young as three, highlighting the broader benefits of cleaner urban air. Children in New York…
Experts recommend gradual adjustments and calming bedtime routines to help children reset their sleep schedules after holidays, reducing stress and improving focus for the school term. Long school holidays often push children’s sleep patterns off course, leaving them up later…
Expert insights reveal that emotional dysregulation is a significant but often overlooked aspect of adult ADHD, influencing daily life and relationships, with new focus on recognising and managing its symptoms. Emotional dysregulation may be one of the less discussed signs…
Replacing mayonnaise with Greek yoghurt in tuna and chicken salads boosts protein intake and reduces saturated fat, creating a nutritious, flexible meal option. Greek yoghurt can do more than lighten up tuna or chicken salad. According to nutrition advice cited…
Specialists emphasise the importance of recognising warning signs of dyslexia before formal reading begins, advocating for deliberate, early support to prevent long-term difficulties in children, particularly in homeschool settings. Parents of late readers are often told to be patient, but…
Experts highlight the benefits of a relaxed, play-based, and relationship-focused homeschooling model for young learners, prioritising reading, writing, maths, and natural learning through daily routines and hands-on activities. Homeschooling kindergarten can feel both liberating and daunting, especially for parents who…
Practical and visual techniques are helping children, especially those with ADHD, develop vital mental skills that make daily tasks less overwhelming and foster independence. Helping children build executive function skills can make everyday life feel less overwhelming and far more…
A Finnish study indicates that when used thoughtfully, smart devices can support children’s cognitive growth, challenging the notion that screen time is inherently harmful. A Finnish study has added a more nuanced view to the debate over children and screens,…
