The US FDA has approved centanafadine, marketed as Simtriyo, offering a new, potentially better-tolerated medication for ADHD patients, though questions remain about its comparative efficacy and place in therapy amidst existing treatments. The US Food and Drug Administration has approved…
A recent study uncovers how introducing solid foods triggers rapid and system-wide changes in an infant’s gut microbiome and metabolic functions, highlighting the importance of timing and diet in early development. The first mouthful of solid food does more than…
Health experts emphasise the critical role of the 4-month vaccination visit in safeguarding infants against severe infectious diseases, stressing the need for parents to follow national timelines for optimal protection. Health professionals say the 4-month vaccination visit is a key…
The US CDC emphasises the significance of timely rotavirus immunisation in infants, addressing safety concerns and the preventive role against severe gastroenteritis and dehydration. Rotavirus vaccination remains one of the most important early childhood protections because the virus is a…
Psychology Today highlights the importance of recognising the unique emotional and intellectual needs of gifted children and adults, emphasising acceptance and tailored support over suppression of their heightened sensitivities. Gifted children, teenagers and adults often live with a level of…
Experts advocate for validating children’s feelings instead of quick reassurances, emphasising calm connection and practical coping strategies to help children manage anxiety more effectively. Parents often want to erase a child’s worry with quick reassurance, but that instinct can backfire.…
Experts explain that decreased daytime distractions, biological rhythms, and behavioural factors contribute to worsening anxiety at night, but practical strategies and professional help can break the cycle. Night-time can make anxiety feel louder, but experts say the pattern is common…
The Pan American Health Organization warns of a surge in measles across the Americas, urging countries to bolster vaccination amidst the region’s most severe outbreak in two decades. The Pan American Health Organization has issued an epidemiological alert urging countries…
Recent guidance emphasizes that setting steady, age-appropriate boundaries based on warmth and respect fosters security, self-regulation, and healthy behaviour in children, defying the myth that boundaries are synonymous with punishment. Setting boundaries with children is not about turning family life…
A study from Florida International University indicates that parental stress, rather than children’s behaviour, primarily influences how and when parents resort to screens as a coping mechanism, prompting calls for targeted support strategies. A new study from Florida International University…
