Praising children for their personal qualities may backfire
Praising children, especially those with low self-esteem, for their personal qualities rather than their efforts may make them feel more ashamed when they fail, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
“This...
Scratching out eczema misconceptions
Parents are either too scared of the medications to treat a common childhood skin rash or too relaxed about them, says leading dermatologist.
“It was really upsetting to find my beautiful baby had developed this...
ADHD takes a toll well into adulthood
The first large, population-based study to follow children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) into adulthood shows that ADHD often doesn't "go away," and that children with ADHD are more likely to have other psychiatric...
Low vitamin D linked to food allergies
A lack of vitamin D increases the likelihood of food allergy in infants, according to new research by the Institute.
Researchers found infants who are vitamin D insufficient were three times more likely to have...
Hospital burden for kids with intellectual disabilities
New research from the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has shown that children with an intellectual disability or autism are up to ten times more likely to be admitted to hospital than unaffected...
Children more exposed to alcohol promotion than adults
Children in Britain are more exposed to alcohol promotion than adults and need much stronger protection, warn experts.
In an editorial to coincide with publication of the UK’s first independent alcohol strategy, Professor Gerard Hastings...
Higher levels of toxic metals found in children with autism
In a recently published study in the journal Biological Trace Element Research, Arizona State University researchers report that children with autism had higher levels of several toxic metals in their blood and urine compared...
Sleep reinforces learning
It is important for children to get enough sleep. Children’s brains transform subconsciously learned material into active knowledge while they sleep – even more effectively than adult brains do, according to a study by...
Girls perform as well as boys in math competitions
The idea that boys are better at math and in competitions has persisted for a long time, and now we know why: Nobody bothered to schedule the rematch.
Most school math contests are one-shot events...
The Healthy Families, Healthy Smiles program
The Victorian Coalition Government has delivered on its election pledge to establish an innovative new program to promote better oral health among children and pregnant women.
Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development Wendy Lovell...
