Research shows that pets offer comfort, lower stress, and foster social connections, but experts warn they are not a substitute for professional mental health support during distressing times. For many families, a dog waiting at the door or a cat…
Exploring hobbies like pottery, improv, and language learning reveals how they not only provide leisure but also enhance cognitive skills, emotional resilience, and problem-solving abilities. Many people treat hobbies as downtime, but the right ones can also sharpen how they…
Setting up safe, structured snack stations for children not only eases daily interruptions but also fosters practical skills and confidence in the kitchen, from peeling fruit to assembling simple, no-cook treats. Teaching children to assemble their own snacks without turning…
A growing trend of skipped breakfasts and increased reliance on on-the-go food and energy drinks among young people raises concerns over health, focus, and wellbeing, prompting calls for better parental and school support. Fewer young people are starting the day…
A new study from Frontiers in Psychiatry employs structure-informed brain scans and advanced imaging techniques to distinguish children and adolescents with high-functioning autism, highlighting complex connectivity patterns linked to symptom severity and paving the way for improved diagnostic tools. A…
A recent overhaul in the U.S. childhood immunisation schedule has moved vaccines for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and rotavirus out of the routine category, igniting controversy among health officials and paediatricians about its impact on child health and vaccine uptake.…
Adolescents are increasingly sleep-deprived due to modern routines and digital habits, impacting their mood, focus, and overall wellbeing, with experts warning of long-term health risks. Teenagers who do not get enough sleep may be doing more than coping with a…
Instagram has begun globally rolling out parental support alerts that notify parents when teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm topics, aiming to enhance online safety and early intervention. Instagram has begun rolling out parental support alerts worldwide after a…
As Norwegian nurseries increasingly use digital apps to share children’s activities in real time, a child psychologist cautions this trend may foster unhealthy parental monitoring and undermine trust in early childhood care. As more nurseries lean on digital apps to…
A few minutes of colouring or baking with children can do more than produce a picture or biscuit , it builds trust, confidence, and vital connections, experts highlight new insights into the value of shared play. A few minutes spent…
