Emerging research underscores the importance of personalised strategies to help autistic adolescents build meaningful and sustainable social connections, emphasising understanding, environment design, and support for sensory and communication needs. For many autistic teenagers, friendship can be both deeply desired and…
A new review highlights the extensive health burdens faced by people with epilepsy, urging a shift towards comprehensive care that addresses associated conditions such as depression, heart disease, and dementia, beyond seizure management. People with epilepsy face a far wider…
A decade-long UK study reveals that early severe infant epilepsy, particularly infantile spasms, may be a key pathway from genetic mutations to autism in children with tuberous sclerosis complex, highlighting early seizure management as crucial. A long-running UK study has…
Experts highlight that resolving parental conflicts respectfully and strategically can protect children’s well-being and strengthen couple relationships, even amidst routine disagreements about discipline and limits. When parents keep clashing over discipline, routines or limits, the real damage is often not…
Research suggests that heavy use of short-form video apps not only distracts teenagers but also impairs their ability to cope with school stress and undermines their focus on long-term goals, creating a detrimental feedback loop. A new study suggests that…
Apple and the American Academy of Pediatrics are collaborating to embed family media guidelines into devices, introducing new controls that support more balanced and mindful screen use for children under 13, marking a shift from traditional parental restrictions to integrated…
With 20% of children experiencing anxiety symptoms, experts emphasise practical strategies for parents to support kids through the back-to-school transition and ease their worries. As central Alabama students prepare to return to class, some families are likely to recognise the…
Distinguishing between situational and clinical depression is crucial for effective support, as they differ in causes, symptoms, duration, and treatment approaches. Recognising these differences can lead to better personalised care and outcomes. Situational depression and clinical depression can look similar…
Swedish authorities are urging adults to curb their own device use to influence children’s behaviour and are reversing their long-standing embrace of technology in schools, signalling a significant shift in national policy on digital media. Sweden has moved further than…
Research indicates UK children spend up to a month annually in front of screens, sparking worries over impact on language, behaviour, and family interactions, with calls for balanced routines and early guidance. Children in the UK are spending the equivalent…
