A BBC investigation uncovers troubling practices in UK children’s mental health hospitals, where young patients are being subjected to restraint and seclusion. Families speak out about the emotional and physical toll on their children, prompting renewed scrutiny of care standards and urgent calls for reform in how vulnerable young people are treated in psychiatric settings.

Is modern parenting really to blame for children's struggles—or is it the way we discipline them? This powerful commentary challenges the outdated view that kids today are "too soft" and explores how harsh punishment is doing more harm than good. With evidence from England’s child welfare system, the piece calls for a more compassionate, informed approach to parenting that nurtures rather than punishes.

Adoptive parents from West Yorkshire share how adoption changed their lives, despite the challenges. With a nationwide shortage of adopters, families like Mike and Lisa urge others to explore adoption, highlighting the strong support networks now available. The need is growing, and the impact can last a lifetime.