A Football Beyond Borders survey finds 74% of boys aged 13 to 18 wanted to discuss a worry with an adult but did not feel anyone trustworthy was available. Football Beyond Borders, the charity backed by Ian Wright, says many…
The share of 17-year-olds receiving an NHS mental health diagnosis has risen, but researchers estimate fewer than one in 15 young people with a disorder were diagnosed through services over the study period. New research from King’s College London suggests…
A free autism helpline and evidence-based information hub have launched as Australia begins the first national phase of its Thriving Kids programme for children aged eight and under. Australia’s new Thriving Kids programme has moved into its first national phase,…
Infant experiences can shape emotional health and relationships for years, while early support through Missouri’s First Steps programme may help address developmental delays before they widen. Child development experts in Missouri say the earliest months of life can shape a…
A government-commissioned review warns that ADHD and autism are being both missed and overdiagnosed, urging schools and services to provide needs-based support while people await high-quality assessments. A major UK government-commissioned review has warned that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and…
A year-long trial suggests soluble corn fibre could help calcium-deprived children and teenagers increase bone mineral content, though researchers say effects may depend on the type and dose of fibre. Researchers at Florida International University say a simple source of…
Families are turning to affordable community programmes for music, visual art and performance as school-based opportunities shrink across Seattle. For 11-year-old Aliza Crystal, the arts are not an extracurricular luxury but a core part of daily life. The West Seattle…
Parents do not need identical approaches to raise children well, but experts say shared goals, consistent boundaries and calm conflict resolution are crucial. Parents do not have to approach child-rearing in exactly the same way for a household to function…
Avoiding presentations, friendships and everyday conversations may signal more than ordinary shyness. Early support and gradual exposure can help teenagers break the cycle of fear and withdrawal. Many parents first notice something is wrong when a teenager begins dodging class…
A consistent wake-up time, earlier caffeine cut-offs and less screen stimulation can help reset disrupted sleep patterns without relying on medication. Difficulty falling asleep, waking in the night and feeling drained in the morning do not always call for medication.…
