Psychologists and healthcare experts advise parents to implement gradual changes in bedtime and routines to help children recover from holiday disruptions, emphasising consistency and patience for healthier sleep patterns. Children who spend the holidays with grandparents often come home with…
Expert insights reveal how childhood fears evolve and how parents and therapists can help children overcome traumatic and normal fears through understanding, reassurance, and family support. Fear is a basic human response and, in children, it can serve an important…
Childhood dementia, a rare group of genetic and metabolic disorders causing progressive brain damage, is increasingly recognised thanks to advances in diagnosis, but early intervention remains crucial as research explores new treatment options. Childhood dementia is real, but it is…
Parents face a tricky cycle of switching formulas to resolve digestive issues, but experts emphasise the importance of understanding individual responses and the role of complementary foods, routine, and gradual changes for better gut health in babies. Parents often find…
Children with hearing impairment require personalised, flexible care tailored to their specific needs, highlighting the importance of early, family-centred interventions and diverse communication options. Children with hearing loss do not all need the same support, and the best approach often…
Experts recommend gradually re-establishing sleep, morning routines, and familiarising children with the school environment before classes resume to reduce anxiety and enhance adjustment. Parents can make the return to school easier by reintroducing structure before classes begin, a step Cleveland…
More children than ever are reaching out to Youthline for mental health support, with some callers as young as 7, reflecting a deepening crisis amid mounting pressures and limited funding. Youthline says more children than ever are reaching out for…
Experts warn that overstructured curricula and adult-controlled activities hinder children’s natural learning through play, calling for a shift towards unstructured, child-led experiences to foster resilience and independence. Children do not need a lesson plan to learn how to kick a…
A new study suggests that a tailored 8-week mental skills programme combining relaxation and imagery can improve balance and motivation among adolescent female handball players, highlighting the potential of psychological training in youth sports development. An 8-week mental skills programme…
A 12-week basketball intervention in Chinese high-school students enhances executive function and psychological capital, resulting in improved subjective well-being, suggesting team sports may support adolescent mental health beyond physical activity. A 12-week basketball programme may do more than improve fitness…
