Experts advise families to intentionally streamline commitments, prioritise downtime, and involve children in planning to combat overstimulation and foster resilience in today’s hectic, activity-packed routines. For many families, the problem is not a lack of good intentions but a calendar…
A Bulgarian psychologist links the escalation of digital violence and emotional neglect to the rise in youth violence, urging parents to monitor media and foster emotional conversations to prevent tragic outcomes. A Bulgarian psychologist has linked the violent killing of…
A comprehensive review of 133 studies indicates that playing video games can provide small but consistent improvements in mental skills, particularly working memory, across different age groups and game genres. A large new review of research suggests video games may…
Six US governors are urging the American Academy of Pediatrics to provide families with practical strategies for developing math skills at home, aiming to combat longstanding weaknesses in mathematics achievement among young learners. Six governors are urging the American Academy…
As modern childhood becomes increasingly scheduled and structured, experts highlight the overlooked value of unstructured boredom in fostering creativity, resilience, and autonomy among children, prompting a reconsideration of how free time is managed during school holidays and beyond. The long,…
Dr Christina Poulatova has launched Climb Youth Therapy in Newcastle, providing tailored support for children, teenagers, and families to address early signs of anxiety, stress, and other pressures before issues escalate, with a focus on practical tools and family involvement.…
A Wuhan-based study suggests that maternal overweight and glucose response patterns during pregnancy may influence early mental development in girls, highlighting potential sex-specific vulnerabilities linked to maternal metabolic health. A prospective Chinese cohort has found that girls born to mothers…
Research from Wuhan indicates that combined maternal overweight and glucose response patterns during pregnancy may negatively impact mental development in female children, highlighting the importance of metabolic health before and during pregnancy. A prospective cohort study from Wuhan suggests that…
As digital devices become more embedded in daily life, new research suggests the links between screen time and childhood wellbeing may be less clear-cut than previously thought, prompting a reassessment of societal fears and parental practices. Screen time has become…
New study from the University of Georgia shows that children who prefer to play alone are often socially content and not necessarily lonely, challenging common assumptions about childhood solitude. New research suggests that a child who prefers to play alone…
