A comprehensive review underscores the urgency of addressing adolescent depression in China, emphasising complex biological, social, and diagnostic challenges exacerbated by rapid urbanisation and industrialisation, and advocates for more precise, multidisciplinary intervention strategies. A Frontiers in Psychology review says major…
Emerging programmes in Singapore are offering more effective, structured strategies for children with dyslexia, emphasising early intervention and neurodevelopmental understanding to improve literacy outcomes. Many parents first hear it from a teacher: a child who can talk brilliantly, think quickly…
Choosing the right early learning environment is crucial for a child’s brain development, social confidence, and future success, with families advised to focus on quality, warmth, and responsive interactions. Choosing the right early learning environment is one of the biggest…
Eva Fridman, a Newton teenager at Boston University Academy, co-founded SySTEM Playground to provide free, engaging online classes in maths and science for children aged 9 to 13, supported by Hack Club and aimed at bridging educational gaps. A Newton…
As children face a mix of excitement and dread returning to school, experts emphasise early recognition and tailored interventions to address rising anxiety and prevent long-term issues. As the new school year approaches, many children feel a mix of anticipation…
Child psychologists advise parents to respond to tantrums with calming affirmations and empathy rather than commands, transforming moments of anger into opportunities for emotional learning. Parents often reach for commands such as “calm down” when a child is in full…
Research from Florida International University reveals that parental stress affects children’s media routines, emphasising the need for quality over quantity in screen media as families navigate digital habits amidst emotional pressures. A new study from researchers at Florida International University…
A new study in Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry highlights the need for clinicians to consider underlying medical causes, such as infections and immune dysfunction, in severe childhood psychiatric cases, potentially transforming diagnosis and treatment approaches. A new paper…
Experts emphasise the importance of supporting gut health in infants during the first 1,000 days through biotics like prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics, with new research exploring innovative nutritional solutions tailored for children born by caesarean section. Health in a child’s…
Sanofi’s MenQuadfi now approved for infants as young as 6 weeks in the EU, offering earlier protection against invasive meningococcal disease and its serious complications, including hearing loss. The European Commission has cleared Sanofi’s MenQuadfi vaccine for use in infants…
