Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT share an evidence-based goal, but their very different approaches can shape which treatment feels most manageable and effective. For people searching for trauma treatment, the first surprise is often how structured…
Analysis of nearly 10,000 nine- to 11-year-olds found regular caffeine consumption was associated with differences in the thickness and surface area of the brain’s cortex, though the findings do not prove harm. Caffeine is often treated as a routine part…
A brief mindfulness exercise at the beginning of psychotherapy sessions was linked to greater symptom improvement and a stronger therapeutic alliance among adolescents, although relaxation exercises produced similar benefits. A brief mindfulness exercise at the start of psychotherapy sessions may…
A short course of interpersonal psychotherapy was associated with smaller hippocampi and less negative emotional responses in infants, although the long-term significance remains unclear. Treating depression during pregnancy with a short course of talk therapy may do more than ease…
Children will need to be three for Nursery from 2027-28, with the six-year minimum for Class 1 taking effect in 2030-31 under a unified state framework. Maharashtra has announced a phased change to school entry ages that will affect pre-primary…
Experts say parents can build racial confidence and resilience from infancy through age-appropriate conversations, positive representation and honest discussions about prejudice. Talking with children about race is one of the most important conversations a parent can have, and it begins…
Three deaths and more than 1,000 confirmed cases in England show how falling vaccination coverage is allowing a once-controlled disease to return. Three measles-related deaths have been reported in England in 2026, including a child, another child whose death was…
Hesitating on the stairs is often part of normal development, but persistent difficulty, pain or uneven movement may warrant a clinical assessment. Many toddlers find stairs awkward at first, and that does not automatically point to a problem. Climbing steps…
A Sunday roast becomes enchiladas, soup and burritos through the week, while pantry staples and a final beef stew help keep waste, costs and midweek effort under control. Autumn cooking can feel far less daunting when the week is built…
UNICEF says improved access to food since the ceasefire has eased acute malnutrition, but warns that stopping commercial imports could quickly put children at greater risk. UNICEF has warned that recent progress in reducing malnutrition in Gaza remains fragile, saying…
