A study of 522 Hungarian adolescents found that most children with functional abdominal pain also reported pain elsewhere, with school pressure, bullying and poor quality of life among associated warning signs. Many parents take comfort when repeated stomach pain in…
Clinical psychologist Steven Kniffley Jr. urged Indianapolis educators and youth workers to look beyond behaviour and ask what experiences may be driving a child’s distress. At a gathering in Indianapolis, a child’s behaviour was treated not as the whole story,…
Early-years providers say looser ratios and qualification rules could compromise children’s safety and deepen staff shortages, while calling for unnecessary paperwork to be cut. Early care and education providers are warning that loosening childcare rules may do more harm than…
Finding effective eating disorder treatment for a teenager means checking a therapist’s specialist experience, involving the family and building a medical, nutritional and psychological care team. Finding the right eating disorder therapist for a teenager in Austin is less about…
A randomised study suggests horse-based programmes may improve hyperactivity, irritability, emotional regulation and social behaviour in some autistic children. Horseback riding may offer children with autism a meaningful boost in behaviour and self-control, according to a new study highlighted by…
From fishing and music to nature and art, interest-led community programmes are emerging as a way to support young people while they wait for specialist mental health care. Dave Lyons was in recovery when he discovered that a quiet stretch…
Professor Peter Fonagy tells MPs that adults set the tone for children’s technology use and should model face-to-face conversation instead of criticising a so-called “snowflake generation”. Parents should keep mobile phones off the dinner table and make a point of…
A study of children with autism found that digestive symptoms rose alongside behavioural severity, but found no evidence that intestinal inflammation or a leaky gut was driving the link. Researchers have long explored whether the gut may offer clues to…
A 10-month pilot in Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai found improvements in attention, emotional regulation and social adjustment among children receiving targeted support, alongside lower stress for their parents. Hong Kong’s Children’s Welfare Club says early support can make…
A flexible mix of grains, beans, vegetables and protein offers a filling, dietitian-approved alternative to buying lunch out, while dressings and toppings help keep weekday meals varied. A simple grain bowl has become a practical answer to the high cost…
