Parenting
Residents of Gaza, a year and a half after the last military operation, continue to live under the psychological shadow of the conflict, with many experiencing PTSD, depression, and emotional numbness. Experts warn that it may take generations to heal the wounds of war, as the population struggles to cope
Parenting
As a parent, juggling your child's extracurricular activities can feel overwhelming, especially if they have multiple passions. A child's mother, Abby, writes about her struggle with her 10-year-old daughter's busy schedule, participating in football, gymnastics, and athletics, and worries that her hobbies are one-sided
Adolescence
A recent study has shed light on the relationship between parental smartphone use and adolescent psychological distress. Research conducted in China found that neglectful diversion of attention from children to smartphones, known as parental phubbing, increases psychological distress in adolescents and may create a reciprocal cycle. The study investigated the
Parenting
Navigating the complexities of parenting, healing, and growth can be a daunting task, particularly when one's own needs must be weighed against those of their children. A parent's duty to provide emotional support and security for their children is paramount, but so too is the importance
Mental health
With thousands of Victorian teenagers facing final exams, the stress level is high, not just among students but also among parents. Experts and students share insights on how to cope with the pressure, manage stress, and support children during this critical time. Key Takeaways: * Child psychiatrist Paul Denborough advises parents
Cancer metastasis
Mari Grug, a well-known TV presenter in Wales, has been courageously sharing her journey with breast cancer, specifically with metastatic cancer, which has spread to her lymph nodes and liver, since her diagnosis in 2023. Despite the challenges, Mari has become an inspiration to many, emphasizing that a diagnosis of
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A Belfast schoolboy's Halloween costume, a black bodysuit with a mock Just Eat delivery bag, has sparked controversy on social media, with the boy's mother defending it as "not racist." The mother, a 40-year-old from the Shankill area, explained that her nine-year-old son had
Parenting
As a parent myself, I recall having to explain the process of birth to my 4-year-old daughter, who was fascinated by the idea of an umbilical cord as a straw, sucking in all the knowledge and love from her mother's body. This experience highlights the complex and nuanced
Parenting
Research at the European University of Madrid has shown that training parents in psychological flexibility can lead to significant improvements in their well-being and the adjustment of their children with intellectual disabilities. The study found that parents who participated in the training program experienced a reduction in psychological inflexibility, private
Anxiety
A recent study published in the Practice in Clinical Psychology journal has shed new light on the relationship between perceived parental psychological control and social anxiety symptoms in female university students in Tehran, Iran. The research, conducted by Yasamin Majidi and Mohsen Kachooei, found a significant positive correlation between perceived
Youth
Britain's first professor of young people's mental health, Tim Dalgleish, has urged parents to address their own mental health before helping their children with anxiety and depression. Dalgleish, a world-leading neuroscientist and clinical psychologist, warns that a mother or father's anxiety can manifest as
Youth
A recent study has shed light on the relationship between maternal parenting behavior and adolescent academic achievement in non-Western cultures. Researchers from Miami University of Ohio conducted a study involving adolescents from China, India, and South Korea to examine how everyday parenting behaviors and parent-adolescent relationships impact academic achievement. The
