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Family Structure Matters Less Than Family Happiness: What Research Tells Us About Teen Achievement
A major study of over 2,400 teenagers reveals that while single-parent and blended families face academic challenges, the real game-changer is how satisfied teens feel about their family relationships. When parents focus on building strong, positive connections at home, they can significantly reduce the achievement gap regardless of family structure.
Source: PLOS ONE — Education
Why Your Child with ADHD and Autism Learn Differently: What New Research Reveals
A groundbreaking study shows that children with ADHD and autism struggle with different brain skills, even though both groups have difficulty with friendships and focus. Understanding these differences helps parents and teachers support each child in the right way.
Source: Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Understanding the Warning Signs: New Research Helps Doctors Spot Serious Mycoplasma Pneumonia in Children
Researchers have identified three simple blood tests and symptoms that can predict when a child with Mycoplasma pneumonia will develop the more dangerous necrotizing form of the disease. A new diagnostic tool shows promise in helping doctors catch severe cases early.
Source: Frontiers in Pediatrics
Can Games Help Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children Develop Better Social Skills?
A new study shows that interactive digital games can help deaf and hard-of-hearing children improve how they recognise emotions and understand social situations. The findings suggest that gamified learning might be a valuable tool for building social-cognitive skills in children with hearing differences.
Source: Frontiers in Education
What Autistic Teens Need to Know About College Support Programs
New research shows that specialized autism support programs at universities significantly help autistic students succeed academically and socially—but many families struggle to find them. Here's what Singapore parents should know as their autistic teens approach higher education.
Source: Frontiers in Education
Why Public Play Spaces Matter: What Latina Mothers Teach Us About Learning Beyond School
A groundbreaking study shows that when parents partner with researchers to create playful learning spaces in their communities, children gain access to richer learning opportunities while parents become powerful advocates for their families. The research reveals that community-led play initiatives can transform everyday public spaces into culturally meaningful places where all children can thrive.
Source: Frontiers in Education
What Every Singapore Parent Needs to Know About Child Maltreatment at Home
A major study reveals which types of abuse are most common in families and which parent is typically involved. Understanding these patterns can help you protect your child and recognise warning signs early.
Source: Frontiers in Pediatrics
Understanding Your Teen's Mental Health: What Long-Term Research Reveals
New research shows that tracking teens' mental health over time—rather than just taking snapshots—gives us much better insights into what they're really struggling with. Here's what Singapore parents need to know about supporting their adolescents.
Source: Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
What Blood Tests Can Tell Us About IgA Vasculitis in Children
Researchers have identified specific blood markers that can help predict which children with IgA vasculitis—a common childhood inflammatory condition—are at risk of organ involvement. Simple, routine blood tests may soon help doctors catch serious cases earlier.
Source: Frontiers in Pediatrics
Why Heavier Children Face Higher Cyberbullying Risk: What Every Singapore Parent Should Know
New research reveals that children with higher body weight are nearly twice as likely to experience cyberbullying compared to their peers. Unlike traditional playground bullying, this digital form of harassment poses unique challenges that parents and schools often miss.
Source: Frontiers in Public Health — Child Health
Maternal Diabetes and Autism Risk: What Singapore Parents Need to Know
New research shows that mothers with diabetes during pregnancy—whether preexisting or gestational—have a higher chance of having children with autism spectrum disorder. Understanding this connection can help families make informed decisions about maternal health before and during pregnancy.
Source: Frontiers in Public Health — Child Health
Which Medicine Works Better for Infant Hemangiomas? What Singapore Parents Need to Know
A new study compares two common medicines used to treat birthmark-like growths in babies, with surprising results about their impact on your child's growth and development. Here's what the research shows and why it matters for your family.
Source: Frontiers in Public Health — Child Health