As school refusal becomes more visible post-pandemic, experts emphasise the importance of understanding underlying anxiety and adopting supportive strategies to help children return to school with confidence. When a child digs in their heels at the school gate, the refusal…
A 2026 study suggests sensory overload may be a key factor behind demand avoidance in autistic youth, prompting a shift in understanding and support strategies for PDA. A 2026 study has added a new layer to the long-running debate over…
A growing approach in psychological treatment, Internal Family Systems therapy reframes anxiety as a protective part of the mind, encouraging curiosity and compassion instead of conflict, potentially transforming the way we address mental health struggles. Anxiety is often treated as…
Emerging evidence highlights the superiority of online cognitive behavioural therapy as the primary treatment for social anxiety disorder, with long-term benefits comparable to in-person therapy, and evolving approaches integrating medication, psychodynamic therapy, and health factors. Social anxiety disorder is common,…
TikTok has popularised a flexible and often misleading portrayal of ADHD, risking misdiagnosis and oversimplification amid a commercialised content landscape that rewards clickability over accuracy. TikTok has turned ADHD into one of the internet’s most elastic labels, applied to everything…
A recent study highlights the vital role of routine childhood vaccines, particularly pneumococcal conjugate and HPV vaccines, in preventing ear, nose, throat infections and HPV-related cancers, with pharmacists poised to boost immunisation coverage amid misinformation challenges. A study published in…
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has introduced a comprehensive framework to restrict junk food sales and promote healthier diets in schools, aiming to improve children’s health and curb diet-related illnesses. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has moved to…
Maharashtra’s new regulations extend beyond canteens to the entire school campus, banning high-fat, salt, and sugar foods and promoting healthier eating habits amid stricter enforcement and awareness campaigns. Maharashtra has moved to tighten control over school food environments, with the…
While staff-to-child ratios are a key consideration for Alberta parents, the province emphasises the significance of educator training and classroom atmosphere in ensuring quality childcare. Licensing requirements, certification levels, and real-life classroom organisation influence how safe, responsive, and calming childcare…
Khristianne Uy, known as Chef K, reveals how repetition, familiarity, and a touch of theatre can turn hesitant eaters into adventurous tasters, championing a low-pressure and inclusive mealtime strategy. Celebrity private chef Khristianne Uy, better known as Chef K, says…
