Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
Bedtime struggles are often misinterpreted as defiance, but experts say they reflect children’s emotional needs. Recognising these signals can help parents foster reassurance and routine for calmer nights. Bedtime resistance is often mistaken for defiance, but for many children it…
New research highlights how infants’ ability to distinguish sounds becomes specialised by their first birthday, driven by interaction and environment, with lasting effects on language learning in adulthood. A baby in Tokyo, Nairobi or Oslo begins life with a remarkably…
Parents’ everyday observations can reveal subtle signs of speech and language delays in children, underscoring the importance of early assessment and support to optimise development. Parents are often the first to sense when a child’s communication is not unfolding as…
Guidance from Mozambique’s Ministry of Health emphasises that maintaining baby teeth is crucial for a child’s oral health, speaking, and facial development, with early loss risking misalignments and complications. Baby teeth, also known as primary or temporary teeth, are a…
Childhood behavioural patterns such as limited eye contact, delayed speech, and repetitive movements can signal autism spectrum disorder. Experts emphasise the importance of early detection and professional evaluation to support developmental needs and optimise outcomes. Parents often notice that a…
Indonesia is increasingly framing its fight against stunting as a race against time, focusing on urgent interventions during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life. Despite progress, millions of children remain affected, prompting calls for sharper targeting and cross-sector…
Parents can streamline their child’s healthcare by scheduling sports physicals during routine annual visits, enabling broader health assessments and early problem detection, according to pediatric experts. Parents arranging a sports physical or an annual exam may be able to solve…
A new study reveals nearly one in five US adolescents and young adults are turning to AI chatbots for mental health advice, prompting warnings over safety, misinformation, and privacy issues as usage rapidly increases among young people seeking support outside…
Experts warn that common parental behaviours like comparison, criticism, and lack of praise can significantly damage a child’s confidence. Insights from psychologists emphasise the importance of supportive, specific feedback and giving children space to learn and grow. Parents rarely set…
As GCSEs and A-levels approach, parents can help teens succeed by creating a supportive study environment, planning effectively, and prioritising wellbeing amid the exam pressure. Exam season can put pressure on the whole household, not just the student. As GCSEs…
New insights highlight how sibling relationships, often overlooked, profoundly influence identity, social skills, and emotional resilience well into adulthood, revealing their crucial role in shaping our lives beyond childhood. Siblings often sit just outside the spotlight when people talk about…
A new study reveals Australian occupational therapists lack confidence and resources in recognising and managing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, highlighting the urgent need for specialised training and clearer pathways amid rising diagnoses. Australian occupational therapists are being asked to do…
