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Researchers have traced a region in the brain where a faulty gene becomes a faulty neural pathway to explain how a certain forms of Autism develop, which may lead to more effective and personalised treatment in the future: http://www.sciencealert.com/researchers-have-located-the-brain-switch-for-autism-s-social-struggles?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=02d53795a2-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-02d53795a2-365490661  

A new survey suggests that cell phone use may be associated with a reduction in drug use in teens: http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/survey-suggests-drug-abuse-lower-in-teenagers-due-to-heavy-usage-of-smartphones-and-pcs-367114.html  

The statement most kids want to hear from their parents after a game: http://www.today.com/parents/after-game-kids-only-want-hear-one-sentence-t109231  

New research suggests that time spent with other kids and not with screens helps them learn essential social skills: http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2017/03/kids-are-better-friends-if-they-spend-time-away-from-screens.html And another study shows that spending three or more hours a day on screens, including watching TV, using computers, or playing video games could put kids at risk of type 2 diabetes. http://www.theverge.com/2017/3/13/14888530/screen-time-type-2-diabetes-risk-children-health    

This author offers some tips on encouraging resilience and independence in your kids:   http://honey.nine.com.au/2017/03/15/12/18/mums-parenting-resilience-children