Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
Emerging approaches and personalised interventions are transforming support for children with sensory processing differences, offering hope for easing everyday struggles. Sensory processing differences can turn ordinary parts of childhood into daily flashpoints. A child may recoil from the hum of…
Research on a Quebec cohort reveals that sexually diverse teenagers experience a sharper increase in suicidal thoughts during mid-adolescence, prompting calls for sustained mental health support during vulnerable years. Teenagers whose attractions are not limited to the opposite sex appear…
Emerging research suggests that fostering genuine connections between students and staff can significantly improve mental health and reduce bullying, challenging traditional disciplinary approaches in favour of relationship-based support. School bullying is often discussed as if it were a simple matter…
Research reveals the emotional toll and overlooked support gaps faced by families during the diagnostic odyssey of rare childhood diseases, emphasising the importance of psychological guidance and accurate communication. When a clinician finally puts a name to a child’s rare…
The initial encounter with menstruation marks a significant milestone in puberty. This guide highlights what children and parents should understand about the timing, symptoms, and managing the first period with confidence and normalcy. A first period, known medically as menarche,…
Parents should monitor the duration and force of thumb-sucking and pacifier use in children, as prolonged habits may influence dental development. Early intervention and positive reinforcement are recommended to support healthy jaw and teeth alignment. Thumb-sucking and pacifier use are…
Research from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences highlights how early childhood experiences and inherent temperament traits may influence susceptibility to mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in adulthood, suggesting potential for earlier identification and intervention. A…
A comprehensive review of over 3 million participants finds limited evidence to support claims that prenatal paracetamol use causes autism or ADHD, reaffirming current medical guidance. A new umbrella review has added weight to the argument that paracetamol use in…
As children approach their early teens, parents face the challenge of balancing safety with fostering autonomy. Experts recommend a gradual, communicative approach to help children build confidence and decision-making skills while managing risks safely. By the time many children reach…
A recent longitudinal study highlights that loneliness and social isolation in childhood independently predict poorer mental health, wellbeing, and socioeconomic outcomes in early adulthood, challenging the idea that childhood social distress naturally self-corrects over time. A new longitudinal study suggests…
Egypt’s health minister highlights that stunting and poor nutrition in young children extend beyond physical growth, impacting cognition, school performance, and long-term development, prompting calls for improved early intervention and data tracking. Egypt’s health minister has warned that child stunting…
Paediatricians warn that muscle dysmorphia, a body-image disorder commonly seen in adolescent boys, is often overlooked but can lead to dangerous behaviours and long-term health issues, amplified by social media and societal pressures. Paediatricians are warning families not to overlook…
