A new AP-NORC poll reveals that despite the recognised benefits of organised sports for children, financial barriers mean higher-income families are far more likely to have their children participate, highlighting ongoing disparities in access to extracurricular activities. Many American parents…
Recent investigations reveal that the Amateur Athletic Union (Aau) is failing to adequately protect young athletes from sexual abuse, exposing systemic flaws within youth sports organisations.
A comprehensive analysis of nearly 10 million US siblings uncovers subtle associations between birth order and a spectrum of health diagnoses, prompting questions about environment, biology, and family dynamics, though causation remains unproven. A large study of nearly 10 million…
A study in the Infant Mental Health Journal reveals that childhood abuse leaves a lasting impact on mothers experiencing intimate partner violence, with specific parenting challenges linked to trauma symptoms rather than general disrupted parenting. Childhood maltreatment appears to leave…
A recent study in Portugal shows that almost all 18-year-olds start using the internet before age 16, with social media dominating their screen time and increasing concerns over online gambling and emotional distress. Portugal’s latest study of 18-year-olds suggests young…
Experts warn that excessive gaming is increasingly interfering with children’s sleep, education, and family routines, urging parents to recognise warning signs and seek gradual interventions to restore balance. Children’s enthusiasm for video games becomes a concern when it starts to…
Health experts recommend setting predictable limits, modelling healthy habits, and integrating offline activities into daily routines to better manage children’s screen use and reduce device reliance. Getting children to put down phones, tablets and game consoles is often less about…
Recent research underscores the detrimental impact of screen use before bed, linking it to poorer sleep quality, fatigue, and mental health issues. Experts emphasise simple precautions to restore restful nights and overall wellbeing. Devices in the bedroom may feel harmless,…
Autism remains an intricate mix of genetic and environmental factors, with experts emphasising early assessment and support over seeking a cure, while dispelling longstanding misconceptions about its causes. Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects social interaction, communication and behaviour,…
As children adapt to new routines at school, behavioural signs such as tantrums, clinginess, and physical complaints often emerge. Experts warn that persistent anxiety and school refusal require timely intervention to prevent long-term issues. The start of term can leave…
