Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
A groundbreaking study of five-year-olds reveals that speech disfluencies, often viewed as developmental norms, may also serve as indicators of how speech and language networks evolve in the brain, offering new insights into childhood fluency and stuttering disorders. Speech disfluencies…
Psychologists and experts highlight the importance of fostering privacy awareness among teenagers, emphasising informed sharing and habit-building to safeguard their online presence amidst rising digital risks. Parents often focus on screen-time limits and app bans, but the sharper lesson for…
Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education urges parents to establish early routines and organise preparations to facilitate a confident and stress-free return to school for students, alongside ongoing efforts to streamline admissions and promote early childhood development. The Ministry…
Human development expert Tarek Elias advocates for balanced guidance, emotional understanding, and open communication as key principles for raising stable children, warning against fear-driven control and parental anxiety. Child upbringing works best when it is guided by balance, not fear…
Clinical speech therapist Blanka Gruberová highlights how modern family routines, increased screen exposure, and reduced physical activity are contributing to a surge in speech and language difficulties among children, urging early intervention and improved play habits. Children’s speech is becoming…
Expert insights reveal that emotional dysregulation is a significant but often overlooked aspect of adult ADHD, influencing daily life and relationships, with new focus on recognising and managing its symptoms. Emotional dysregulation may be one of the less discussed signs…
Research shows that pets offer comfort, lower stress, and foster social connections, but experts warn they are not a substitute for professional mental health support during distressing times. For many families, a dog waiting at the door or a cat…
Adolescents are increasingly sleep-deprived due to modern routines and digital habits, impacting their mood, focus, and overall wellbeing, with experts warning of long-term health risks. Teenagers who do not get enough sleep may be doing more than coping with a…
Instagram has begun globally rolling out parental support alerts that notify parents when teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm topics, aiming to enhance online safety and early intervention. Instagram has begun rolling out parental support alerts worldwide after a…
New research reveals that a child’s questions, especially those clustered before naps and bedtime, play a crucial role in consolidating memories and reinforcing learning, challenging the impact of screen time in early years. A four-year-old may ask close to 300…
A comprehensive review of recent studies reveals that regular physical activity significantly reduces depression and anxiety symptoms among young people, offering a practical and accessible approach to improving youth mental wellbeing. Exercise may be one of the most underused tools…
A Norwegian study suggests that parents’ heavy smartphone use may impact young children’s language skills, highlighting the importance of mindful device use during family interactions. A new Norwegian study suggests that parents’ heavy smartphone use may be linked to slower…
