Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
While irregular periods are common in the first two years after menarche as hormones adjust, practical preparation and medical guidance can help girls and parents navigate this transition confidently and healthily. For many mothers, a daughter’s first period brings equal…
As children approach puberty, rapid growth can turn subtle spinal changes into serious issues. Monitoring skeletal maturity and early signs is crucial to managing adolescent idiopathic scoliosis before it worsens, with recent research highlighting the importance of personalised follow-up and…
Paediatric experts recommend transparent, age-appropriate communication and limiting exposure to upsetting news to help children process traumatic events and reduce anxiety. When children see frightening news images or hear about violence, they often fixate on the most personal fear: whether…
While twin weight discordance measured by ultrasound can signal potential issues, recent studies emphasise that tracking changes over time is crucial for accurate assessment and management, especially in high-risk pregnancies. A growth scan can be reassuring, but for parents expecting…
Emerging guidance underscores the significance of individual development patterns and early orthodontic assessments in children’s dental health, emphasising a cautious approach to baby tooth loss and the benefits of routine dental care. Most children start to lose their baby teeth…
Although crawling was removed from the CDC’s developmental milestone checklist in 2022, ongoing research and expert opinions highlight its enduring significance for motor, cognitive, and sensory development in babies, prompting a renewed discussion among health professionals and parents. Crawling may…
Research suggests that analysing children’s speech for subtle linguistic habits could enable earlier detection of depression and anxiety, offering a new tool for mental health screening before traditional symptoms emerge. Children’s words may offer an early warning of depression or…
Health experts emphasise the importance of early diagnosis and tailored support for children exhibiting persistent anxiety, which often presents differently across age groups and can coexist with other mental health issues. Worry is part of childhood. A child may fret…
Official figures reveal an increase in persistent school absence in England, highlighting the urgent need for emotionally secure, personalised approaches to support vulnerable pupils and improve attendance rates. School attendance in England remains under strain, with official government figures showing…
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health introduces a new oral health implementation toolkit aimed at empowering frontline healthcare professionals to better identify and prevent dental issues in children, with a focus on vulnerable communities. The Royal College of…
Research from Oxford University reveals that adolescents undergoing specialist care for chronic pain are significantly more likely to experience self-harm thoughts and behaviours, especially in mid-adolescence, highlighting the need for targeted emotional support. Teenagers receiving specialist care for chronic pain…
While everyday disagreements among siblings are normal, experts warn that ongoing hostility, coercion, and bullying can indicate deeper behavioural or emotional issues, underscoring the importance of parental intervention. Siblings arguing is part of family life, but psychologists say some patterns…
