Teenagers today face unprecedented levels of self-comparison driven by constant exposure to curated online content. Experts recommend practical strategies for parents to support confidence and a healthier self-image in the digital age. “Everyone else has nicer clothes.” “I’m the only…
Congressman Max Miller’s re-election campaign in Ohio is under severe strain amid allegations of domestic abuse, legal complaints, and questions over his electoral viability, as Republican insiders and former allies express concern over his future in a fragile district. Rep.…
The Trump administration has revised routine childhood vaccine recommendations, focusing on 11 diseases and prompting criticism from health professionals over safety and policy implications amid ongoing debates on immunisation practices. The Trump administration has sharply narrowed the federal government’s routine…
The Biden administration has announced plans to narrow U.S. childhood vaccine recommendations, promoting parental choice and international consistency amid ongoing debates over immunisation schedules. President Donald Trump has moved to narrow federal childhood vaccine recommendations, saying the United States should…
Recent research challenges the effectiveness of popular mental exercises, highlighting the importance of novelty, challenge, and physical activity for maintaining brain health. New research is adding nuance to a long-running promise in the wellness market: not all “brain training” is…
A comprehensive new book by Alli Spotts-De Lazzer and Jenny Langley helps parents navigate the complex realities of childhood eating disorders, emphasising understanding, compassion, and realistic recovery hopes. Parents confronting a child’s eating disorder are often thrust into a state…
A recent study suggests that societal emphasis on religious faith and interdependence may play a protective role against anxiety disorders among children and adolescents, highlighting the importance of communal norms in mental wellbeing. A study published in Developmental Science suggests…
A recent study introduces standardised percentile charts for common infant behaviours, helping clinicians and parents distinguish normal development from signs requiring further attention, potentially reducing unnecessary interventions and anxieties. A new study in Pediatric Research is giving doctors a more…
Babies protesting at sleep time often signal shifts in development, routine or discomfort. Experts highlight new causes and suggest practical steps for parents to navigate these challenging nights. Babies who appear exhausted but then protest at every attempt to settle…
The Trump administration proposes narrowing the US childhood vaccination schedule to 11 recommended shots, aligning more closely with peer nations but prompting fierce opposition from health experts who warn of increased disease risks. Donald Trump has moved to narrow the…
