The way today's adolescents consume music is very different to previous generations but research has shown music still holds significant psychological importance for many teenagers

A competitive approach to team sports may benefit a small number of children but risks excluding many others

However, I have found that surrounding myself with patient, compassionate people is crucial to my wellbeing

Much of the public debate about AI has focused on jobs and economics. What concerns me more are the subtle shifts in trust, connection, and the way we experience one another

While it is understandable for teens not to talk about their bodies, a stigma around periods can lead to silence, shame, or misinformation

For many children, particularly those with ADHD, the expectation to sit still and focus for extended periods is not just difficult, it conflicts with how their brains are wired

Young men today are navigating expectations very different from those of previous generations. They are encouraged to be empathetic and emotionally open, yet can be criticised for offering a seat to a woman, which was once considered polite or respectful

Children are ‘borrowing’ comprehension rather than developing it — it’s like sending a robot to the gym on your behalf: the weight gets lifted, but no muscle growth occurs

Children and teenagers are motivated more by positive relationships with their teachers than by algebra or formulas

Humans are wired for connection. Especially during late adolescence and early adulthood, peer relationships are vital to their identity. Campuses serve as fertile ground for this, acting as vibrant spaces to live, laugh, learn, and love