Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
Recognising the signs of readiness and adopting a low-pressure approach can make night-time potty training less stressful for children and parents alike, as experts emphasise that dryness is a developmental stage rather than a skill to force. Night-time potty training…
A new awareness campaign aims to alert parents and educators to the early signs of childhood dementia, a rare but serious group of inherited disorders that can progressively damage a child’s brain, often mistaken for normal developmental issues. Advances in…
A comprehensive analysis covering over 2.8 million children across 64 countries finds that excessive screen use is linked to poorer academic achievement, language skills, and emotional wellbeing, raising concerns about the long-term effects of digital exposure in childhood. A large…
A Flinders University-led study warns that the pressures of elite sport combined with academic and work commitments can threaten young athletes’ mental wellbeing, especially when their identity is narrowly focused on sporting success. Young athletes can thrive on the discipline…
An international study of over 3,500 children aged three and four has established a new benchmark, showing preschoolers typically take around 18,500 steps daily, significantly higher than previous estimates, raising questions about activity levels during early growth stages. Researchers have…
Psychologists and medical experts stress the importance of focusing on children’s emotional well-being and routines rather than grades when returning to school after a break, highlighting practical strategies to reduce anxiety and support mental health. Parents should pay less attention…
Innovative approaches focusing on structure, organisation, and communication are proving effective in helping children with ADHD manage homework and reach their potential both at school and at home. Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder often struggle with homework for reasons…
Emerging research shows that identifying type 1 diabetes before symptoms appear offers new opportunities for intervention, but underscores vital importance of emotional support and respectful communication to help families cope with the uncertainty. Type 1 diabetes can begin developing long…
Emerging guidance emphasises flexible, connection-based approaches for managing behaviours in children with autism spectrum conditions and demand avoidance, advocating for tailored routines and emotional support across all ages. Parenting a child with ADHD often means working with a nervous system…
A study from Mass General Brigham for Children introduces a multidisciplinary approach to identify cerebral visual impairment early in high-risk infants, potentially transforming paediatric neuro-visual diagnostics. A new study from Mass General Brigham for Children is seeking to close a…
Parents of anxious teenagers are encouraged to shift from reassurance and avoidance to supportive strategies that foster independence, with therapies like SPACE showing promising results in reducing family accommodation and promoting resilience. Parents of anxious teenagers often find themselves trapped…
Parents often observe movement differences early, but experts emphasise that developmental milestones vary widely and progress should be assessed in context. Knowing when to seek professional advice can help support a child’s confidence and independence. Parents often notice movement differences…
