Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
Depression can manifest as irritability and anger, often overshadowing traditional signs like sadness. Understanding these hidden symptoms is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Depression does not always show up as sadness. For some people, it appears as irritability,…
Expert advice highlights the importance of trust, patience, and small gestures in maintaining strong family connections as tweens seek independence amid emotional and social upheaval. Parents of tweens and teenagers are often told to give their children space, but distance…
New research and expert advice highlight that children with nearly closed growth plates may still experience slight height increases, challenging common assumptions and impacting treatment options for delayed growth or early puberty. Pediatrician Liang Sheng-bin has urged parents not to…
While toe walking is common in toddlers and often resolves naturally, ongoing patterns after age two could indicate health concerns such as neurological or developmental conditions. Early assessment and physiotherapy can improve outcomes. Toe walking is common in toddlers, especially…
Experts emphasise the importance of distinguishing between normal late talkers and signs of wider developmental issues in toddlers, urging early evaluation for effective intervention. Parents often worry when a toddler is slow to start speaking, but specialists say the key…
PT Merck Tbk introduces an interactive website and a children’s book to raise awareness among Indonesian families about the diverse causes of short stature, emphasising the importance of early detection and seeking medical advice beyond nutrition-focused discussions. PT Merck Tbk…
An expert guide highlights how parents can foster safe and effective walking development in babies through play, proper footwear, and recognising milestones, while advising when to seek professional support. Watching a baby take those first independent steps is a memorable…
Paediatric sleep experts highlight the importance of fostering independence in bedtime routines to reduce night wakings, with new strategies offering hope for restless toddlers and exhausted parents. Night wakings in toddlers are common, but they become a real problem when…
High-quality kindergarten programmes that emphasise play, social skills and independence are shown to foster not only immediate growth in language, social, emotional and cognitive skills but also long-term academic and life benefits, according to recent studies and expert insights. A…
Recent research indicates a modest decline in the age of first menstruation, influenced by genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors, but most families cannot significantly alter its timing. Many parents worry that childhood is speeding by too quickly, and first periods…
UNICEF reports increased concerns about various forms of bullying, with social media playing a significant role in making bullying more persistent and visible among children aged 10 to 14. Schools and parents are urged to adopt proactive strategies to combat…
Regular health assessments in the first six months of a baby’s life are crucial for detecting developmental delays and physical problems early, says Dr Murat Koçkar, emphasising the importance of routine check-ups beyond weight monitoring. Regular check-ups in the first…
