Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
An updated clinical guideline in Canada highlights straightforward, low-cost techniques to reduce anxiety and pain during vaccinations, aiming to improve uptake and minimise distress among all age groups amid the busy autumn immunisation season. A new clinical guideline says vaccination…
Children born late in the year often show developmental differences compared to their classmates, with potential implications for academic performance and self-esteem. Experts emphasise the importance of contextualising these variations to prevent misinterpretation and ensure supportive teaching practices. Children born…
Michele Borba highlights how consistent discipline, gratitude routines, and fostering empathy can combat entitlement in children amid rising indulgence trends. Parents often find it easier to give in than to hold the line when a child is upset. But child…
The American Academy of Paediatrics has emphasised that recess should be a protected, integral part of the school day from kindergarten to Year 12, highlighting its vital role in supporting social, emotional, physical and cognitive development amidst concerns of diminished…
A new cohort study from China and the US reveals that rapid BMI increases and persistent obesity in early childhood significantly elevate the risk of hypertension, glucose, and lipid issues by age eight, highlighting the importance of monitoring growth patterns…
As concern grows over childhood and adolescent mental health in Brazil, experts highlight the importance of early identification and intervention to prevent long-term consequences of anxiety disorders. Anxiety and other mental health disorders in childhood and adolescence are drawing growing…
A recent study linking mindful parenting to preschool peer skills faces scrutiny over its reliance on parent reports and cultural generalisability, underscoring the importance of diverse assessment methods and long-term, culturally sensitive research. A commentary in DovePress argues that a…
New research from the University of Bath and the University of São Paulo links childhood trauma to behavioural issues in teenagers that could elevate the risk of smoking, drug use, and poor diet, highlighting the importance of early intervention. Childhood…
Young people increasingly look to influencers for skincare advice, fuelling unrealistic beauty standards and unhealthy routines, say dermatologists calling for simpler, evidence-based approaches to teenage skin care. Social media is fuelling a growing obsession with “perfect” skin among teenagers, with…
New studies highlight the potential dangers of giving children smartphones before age 12, including higher risks of depression, obesity, and sleep issues, prompting calls for more cautious timing and boundaries. Parents weighing when to give a child a first smartphone…
New analysis reveals that inconsistent bedtimes and limited sleep are associated with increased risks of serious cognitive problems among US adolescents, highlighting the importance of sleep regularity for brain health. A new analysis of national survey data suggests that two…
Discover the latest recommendations for the most valuable toys for 3-year-olds, focusing on open-ended play, motor skills, and nurturing early imagination while avoiding toy clutter. Three is the age when curiosity turns relentless. Questions come thick and fast, language takes…
