Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
Research from King’s College London and UCL highlights how neurodivergent pupils often appear to cope in school while secretly suffering from burnout, anxiety, and depression, raising concerns about the focus on compliance over wellbeing. A new study from King’s College…
Many teenagers experience sleep issues linked to their biological clocks rather than clinical insomnia, prompting a need for tailored treatment approaches that recognise delayed sleep-wake phase disorder. Sleep problems are common in adolescence, but not every teenager who struggles to…
As children head back to school, parents are adopting simple, consistent rules around phone use to promote better sleep, focus, and family connection, emphasising the importance of ongoing conversations and modelling good behaviour. The start of a new school year…
Amid rising social media influences, health experts highlight early warning signs of body dysmorphic disorder in children and emphasise the importance of parental support and early intervention. As the school year gets under way, many parents are watching not only…
Research presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes suggests that autism and ADHD are significantly more common in young people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, prompting calls for more tailored healthcare approaches. A large analysis presented at…
A new US study highlights how Instagram and TikTok contribute to negative teenage experiences, including feelings of worse life quality and sleep disruption, revealing platform-specific risks beyond general online harassment. A new study in JAMA Pediatrics suggests that negative online…
Using pictures, charts, and colour cues can help autistic children and those with ADHD recognise and manage their feelings, transforming overwhelming moments into manageable steps with concrete tools. Visual supports can make a difficult emotional moment easier for neurodivergent children…
A sharp increase in psychosis diagnoses among young people prompts urgent call for families to recognise early warning signs and seek prompt intervention, to improve long-term outcomes. Watching a teenager change in unsettling ways can leave parents unsure whether they…
Researchers from Utah State University Extension emphasise the importance of recognising stress and trauma in young people and offer practical strategies for adults to support emotional wellbeing and resilience. Utah State University Extension researchers are urging parents, teachers and youth…
A five-year-old girl in London is undergoing hormone-blocking treatment after being diagnosed with central precocious puberty at just 10 months old, highlighting the challenges and emotional impact of this rare condition. A five-year-old London girl is receiving hormone-blocking treatment after…
The ISPCC has introduced two free online programmes aimed at children aged 6 to 18 and their families, offering evidence-based CBT tools to manage ADHD-related challenges amid high demand for mental health support. The ISPCC has expanded its online mental…
As mental health issues persist among adolescents, experts emphasise recognising warning signs early and engaging in open conversations to support young people’s wellbeing before crises emerge. Parents and carers are often the first to notice when a teenager is not…
