Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
Expert insights highlight how parental mental illness impacts children, underlining the importance of early, honest communication and integrated community support to mitigate long-term effects. Children can be deeply affected when a parent lives with a mental illness, but experts say…
While teething symptoms can vary widely among infants, recent guidance emphasises the importance of safe, simple remedies and recognising the signs that warrant medical attention during this common but challenging phase. Parents often notice teething only after the clues become…
Recent insights into childhood anxiety suggest that balancing reassurance, gradual exposure, and parental support can help build resilience in children, challenging traditional protective techniques. Anxiety is not only an adult problem. Recent analysis cited by HuffPost suggests that around 20.5%…
A growing trend of overprotection among U.S. parents is leading to reduced independence for children, prompting policy shifts and debates about balancing safety with resilience-building experiences. Atlanta parents Mallerie Shirley and Christopher Pleasants thought they were giving their 6-year-old son…
A 16-year-old student’s collapse from anxiety sheds light on how intense academic demands can trigger physical and psychological health issues in teenagers, highlighting the need for proactive mental health support. A 16-year-old schoolgirl’s collapse into anxiety at a top secondary…
Singapore parents and caregivers of children aged 0 to 6 can now access fully subsidised developmental screenings through various primary care providers, including GP clinics and polyclinics, as part of a national initiative to detect concerns early and streamline child…
While major milestones are celebrated, the quieter ‘minorstones’ , small achievements in everyday family life , are equally vital in signifying growing independence and easing caregiving burdens. Parents are often urged to watch for the big moments: first steps, first…
As more teens use AI chatbots for reassurance and mental health advice, experts warn of risks and emphasise the need for open conversations and external support to ensure their well-being. Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for reassurance, companionship…
As the new school year approaches, experts highlight the importance of gradually shifting children’s sleep, meal, and device routines to ensure a stress-free return to the classroom, emphasising the role of family reintroductions of responsibility and activity over the final…
With nearly one in five children in the US diagnosed with a mental, emotional, or behavioural condition, experts call for a broader approach that addresses social conditions alongside clinical treatment to better support young people’s well-being. Children’s mental health has…
Innovative approaches are integrating education and clinical care to help teenagers recover from eating disorders without disrupting their schooling, emphasising early intervention and tailored support. Families facing an eating disorder diagnosis in adolescence often worry that treatment will derail school…
Experts recommend gradual routines, familiarisation visits, and health planning to help children manage the transition back to school and reduce anxiety this academic year. The start of the school year can be exciting, but it can also unsettle children who…
