Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
As children in Iowa go back to classrooms, experts note that structured routines accentuate ADHD symptoms, prompting increased awareness and diagnosis among young students. As children across Iowa return to classrooms, behaviours that can seem merely restless or forgetful may…
The World Health Organization has revised its evaluation of the health harms linked to non-medical cannabis use, highlighting increased risks due to higher potency and evolving global patterns, amid ongoing debates on regulation and safety. The World Health Organization has…
Parents often mistake children’s quietness around peers for shyness, but specialists in Singapore highlight that difficulties with social communication, such as reading cues and joining group play, may require targeted support to help children connect and participate fully. A child…
Exploring how adolescent aesthetic choices mirror broader struggles with identity and mental health, experts warn of the influence of social media on teenage self-image and wellbeing. For many children and teenagers, choosing an outfit, a hairstyle or even a bedroom…
New research reveals parents often miss critical signs of emotional struggles, absenteeism, and AI use among teenagers, highlighting the need for greater awareness and responsive strategies in education and home life. As a new school year gets under way, parents…
A Finnish study demonstrates that internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy programmes can provide sustained relief for children with anxiety, with benefits lasting at least two years and influencing everyday routines. A Finnish study suggests that an internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy programme…
Promoting movement in teens is shifting away from formal sport towards social, practical, and enjoyable activities integrated into daily life, emphasising balance and accessibility. Keeping teenagers active is often less about formal exercise and more about building movement into daily…
Emerging research highlights the importance of prioritising sleep and strategic planning for new mothers to optimise both mental health and breastfeeding success, revealing that the two can coexist with proper support and routines. Breastfeeding and sleep do not have to…
Guidance from Cleveland Clinic and Nationwide Children’s Hospital emphasises the importance of scheduling a child’s first dental appointment by age one to promote long-term oral health and prevent future problems. A child’s first tooth is more than a milestone for…
Newborn reflexes, such as rooting, Moro, and grasping, serve essential roles in early feeding, protection, and motor control, with their timing offering critical insights into infant health and development. Many parents first notice newborn reflexes by accident: a sudden flail…
Newborns often make various sounds and movements during active sleep, which are normal signs of brain development. Recognising these signs can help parents distinguish between normal sleep behaviour and potential health concerns, easing night-time anxieties. Newborn sleep can sound far…
A new study reveals the extent of school-related stress among German adolescents, highlighting a significant gender gap and raising concerns about their mental wellbeing amid societal pressures. A new study commissioned by the German health insurer Barmer suggests that school…
