What Makes a Lonely Child?
A major new study has scanned the brains of nearly 10,000 children and tracked them for three years. Its findings reveal which children are most at risk of loneliness, and what can be done to prevent it.
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A major new study has scanned the brains of nearly 10,000 children and tracked them for three years. Its findings reveal which children are most at risk of loneliness, and what can be done to prevent it.
Fish oil reducing aggression. Vitamins outperforming psychiatric medication. The clinical research on whether supplements can benefit children's brains is more rigorous, surprising and revealing than you may think.
You almost certainly posted a photograph of your child online this year. This article explains exactly why that unremarkable act is part of a larger problem now causing documented psychological harm to children and being exploited at industrial scale by AI systems.
New research from Estonia has quietly dismantled one of the most confident pieces of parenting advice of the past decade. Reducing your child's screen time matters - but what you replace it with matters far more.
We redesigned playgrounds to protect children from accidents. But new data reveals we may have gone too far. Enforcing safe play actually damages mental health, increases anxiety and pushes bored kids toward much larger, hidden hazards
Not every child who grows up with a pet reaps the benefits parents hope for. New research shows exactly why, and what you need to do differently.
When your child ignores a simple instruction, it often feels like defiance. But neuroscience shows they are not choosing to ignore you - their developing brain literally did not process your voice. Discover the biology behind this, and what you can do
Is your child writing letters backward? It’s a common worry, but science shows it’s actually a sign of a healthy, adapting brain - not dyslexia. We break down the 'Mirror Rule' and why your child’s visual system is working exactly as it should. 🎧 13-min listen included.
Will music lessons help turn your child into a math genius? Science says the 'Mozart Effect' is a myth. But don't quit the violin just yet! Discover how music actually rewires your child's brain and the crucial skills it does improve.
We sit with our children to help them with homework, but new research reveals this well-intentioned habit backfires. Here is why your physical presence causes the exact struggle you are trying to prevent.
New research reveals that bullying can actually cause post-traumatic stress in children. If your child can’t 'bounce back' from being bullied, they aren't weak. We explain the biology of the hurt, and how to help them heal.
Why is your daughter so stressed? New research shows high-achieving girls often link their self-worth to their grades. Constant notifications from school apps mean they can never truly switch off. Learn how to help her value herself beyond the screen and give her permission to be human.