Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
Cambridge researchers say children in care or subject to protection plans are two to three times more likely to be referred for mental health support, yet only a minority receive help each year. Researchers at the University of Cambridge say…
With childhood obesity rising sharply in India, experts urge families to recognise the health risks early while calling for healthier schools, diets and food policies. India’s childhood obesity crisis is no longer a marginal concern confined to urban clinics. With…
Child health experts say regular, calm conversations about boundaries, coercion, digital behaviour and safer choices are more effective than a single talk. Talking to tweens and teenagers about consent can feel uncomfortable, but child health experts say the conversation is…
From sorting tasks into “now, next and later” to protecting sleep and creating calm routines, experts share practical ways to help children cope with mounting pressure. Children today are navigating more than homework, exams and friendships. According to Cleveland Clinic,…
As diagnosis rates for ADHD and executive functioning difficulties increase among U.S. adolescents, experts emphasise the importance of comprehensive assessment and tailored support strategies for families and educators. Parents and carers who worry that a teenager is lazy or disorganised…
A new quiz helps parents gauge when their child’s first period may be approaching, offering guidance on puberty signs and how to prepare for this milestone. Parents trying to work out when a first period might arrive are often looking…
Simple adjustments and preparation can transform Halloween into a festive yet manageable experience for neurodivergent children, helping families balance fun and comfort. Halloween can be a joy-filled night for many children, but for neurodivergent children it can also bring a…
A new analysis challenges the perception that teenagers’ privacy and selective social interactions with friends indicate concealment, highlighting instead their natural quest for independence and self-identity during adolescence. Teenagers who keep their friends at arm’s length from their parents are…
Contrary to the common perception of resilience as never wobbling, expert Richard Hogan emphasizes that true resilience involves recovery, adaptation, and learning from setbacks. Recent research underscores the importance of family relationships and early digital exposure in shaping children’s capacity…
The World Health Organization has issued its first global guidance on managing obesity in children and adolescents, emphasising non-medical interventions and warning against using weight-loss medicines and surgery for those under 10, as childhood obesity rates soar worldwide. The World…
Well-meant advice often adds to the emotional burden of new mothers. Experts emphasise practical, personalised support over generic comments to safeguard mental health during the postpartum period. New mothers are often told they need encouragement, but well-meant advice can land…
Parents often worry about serving sizes for toddlers, but recent guidance emphasizes that smaller portions, regular routines, and a stress-free mealtime environment support healthier growth and eating habits. Experts advise focusing on patterns over individual meals, recognising that small plates…
