Wellbeing

Children and adolescents may experience perfectionism in relation to school work, sport, performance in art or music, or their own body. Here researchers share how parents can tackle it.

Why banning your child from social media might not be the best approach, the finalists in this year's Children's Book of the Year awards, and the need for compassion when it comes to school refusal.

Students with disabilities are experts in themselves and their needs. Here, researchers share how listening to students is the key to helping them at school.

A new book argues that the first generation to go through puberty connected to their smartphones have had their brains rewired for depression and anxiety, writes Hugh Breakey.

It’s hard not to shout guidance at kids’ sports games. But there are ways to do this without pressuring or criticising your child, writes Elise Waghorn.

New research from educational psychology researchers looked at what impact breakfast has on students' motivation to learn and their academic achievement.

Your child might have seen traumatic news coverage on television or social media, or they may have heard about it from friends. Here, psychologists share how parents can discuss such events with their children.

Teaching morals and ethics to young children can be tricky. Natalie Moutafis has discovered a new picture book that teaches us about positive qualities and encourages children to grow in their mindset.

Parenting can be a rollercoaster, and you may sometimes want to take a breather. Here, clinical psychologist and family therapist Andrew Fuller shares how parents can rediscover the joy by looking after themselves.