Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
Emergency visits by children for suicide-related crises increased by 74% from 2016 to 2022, exposing hospital disparities and the urgent need for better mental health resources in US emergency departments. Emergency visits by children for suicide-related crises rose 74% between…
Paediatric experts in China advocate for a fundamental redesign of the national child healthcare system to focus on prevention, primary care, and lifelong health promotion, amidst falling birth rates and changing demographic needs. China’s child health system is being urged…
Despite physical improvements from Trikafta, children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis continue to face significant mental health and behavioural issues, highlighting the need for holistic care approaches, new research finds. Children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis continue to show mental…
Experts highlight the importance of early recognition, supportive relationships, and specialised strategies for vulnerable youth groups to tackle the persistent issue of teen suicide. Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among young people aged 10 to 24,…
A new study in Buenos Aires reveals teenagers average over six hours daily on their mobile phones, with significant impacts on mental health, particularly among girls and vulnerable groups, prompting calls for tighter regulation and increased face-to-face interaction. Buenos Aires…
Namibia has initiated a family-focused early childhood development programme in Kavango West aimed at reducing the nation’s 34.4% stunting rate among children under five, with a comprehensive approach involving health, nutrition, and community engagement. Namibia has started rolling out a…
A nationwide reform in Germany now requires parents to carry the Gelbes Heft to dental appointments, integrating six early dental screenings into the child’s health record to encourage regular preventive care from as early as six months old. Parents in…
Paediatric specialists in Turkey stress the importance of regular growth checks, balanced nutrition, and healthy routines to support children’s development as schools reopen, embedding health advice into the national back-to-school agenda. As families in Turkey prepare for the new school…
R U OK? promotes embedding regular, supportive conversations in school routines to bridge the gap between needing help and seeking it, moving beyond single awareness days to foster genuine wellbeing among young Australians. R U OK? is increasingly arguing that…
As children approach their second birthday, the transition from two naps to one is a nuanced process influenced by behaviour, schedule, and individual needs, with recent guidance emphasising flexibility over fixed ages. For many families, the move from two naps…
A comprehensive US study reveals significant variability among radiologists diagnosing bone age in children, with AI tools like BoneXpert demonstrating higher accuracy and consistency, promising to reshape paediatric imaging standards. A large US study is challenging a comfortable assumption in…
As the 2026/27 academic year begins, Hong Kong introduces a dual-track mental health strategy in schools, emphasising early intervention, cross-sector collaboration, and support for younger pupils amid rising mental health concerns. As Hong Kong settles into the first week of…
