Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
As children leave home for college or work, parents experience a complex mix of pride and grief, prompting a redefinition of their identity and relationship with their young adults, according to psychological experts. Parents often expect to feel proud when…
As adolescence brings subtle social pain from friendship loss, experts emphasise quiet support and fostering new connections to help teenagers navigate relational changes and emotional strains. For many parents, the hardest part of adolescence is not the arguments or the…
Practical steps such as pre-meetings, streamlined supplies, routines, and goal-setting can ease children’s transition into the new school year and reduce parental stress, ensuring a calmer start for all involved. The start of a new school year can unsettle children…
Effective dialogue with children requires calm, honest, and age-appropriate discussions on sensitive topics. Preparation and ongoing engagement can ease the burden and foster trust, ultimately guiding children safely through complex issues like body safety, digital risks, sexuality, and mental health.…
Experts emphasise the significance of distinguishing between normal nerves and mental health issues as childhood anxiety impacts a growing number of young people, with early diagnosis and intervention crucial for effective management. Back-to-school season can unsettle many children, but specialists…
A shift towards parental training focused on calm, curiosity, and connection is proving effective in reducing conflict and enhancing coping skills in children with ADHD, backed by recent research and health authorities’ guidance. Parent coaching is gaining ground as a…
Establishing consistent routines and planning the night before can transform hectic mornings into a steadier start for children, supporting their energy, mood, and independence. A calmer school morning is not a fantasy; it is often the result of planning, consistency…
A recent report highlights the profound impact of a supportive home environment on teenagers’ emotional well-being, with protective effects extending into adulthood amid rising pressures on young people. Teenagers’ mental health is shaped not only by personal temperament or school…
The US Department of Health and Human Services has issued a landmark advisory highlighting the risks of early and excessive screen exposure for children, linking it to rising rates of myopia, behavioural issues, and mental health challenges, and promoting practical…
Organisations like First Tee suggest that accepting and discussing children’s anxieties, rather than dismissing them, can foster resilience and confidence as children face new classrooms, routines, and social settings at the start of the school year. A new teacher, a…
Adding movement to baby storytimes transforms traditional passive sessions into active, developmental experiences for infants, helping families connect and support early learning. Baby storytimes work best when they do more than ask infants to sit still and listen. Eleanor Howell-Shryock,…
Beyond academic performance, understanding the emotional and social complexities of twice-exceptional students reveals the importance of personalised support to foster confidence and self-compassion. Twice-exceptional students are often described through the lens of grades, test scores or classroom identification. But the…
