Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
A growing number of teenagers are turning to artificial intelligence chatbots for companionship, prompting experts to warn against potential impacts on real social connections and emotional wellbeing. Many teenagers are turning to artificial intelligence chatbots not only for homework and…
Experts recommend gradual bedtimes and calming strategies to help children transition smoothly into the new school year, reducing anxiety and promoting better sleep hygiene. A smooth return to school often starts with sleep. As Eleftheros Typos reports, psychologist Vassiliki Boura…
Emerging studies from Nature and Rutgers reveal the subtle signs of academic stress impacting students’ mental health, calling for customised support mechanisms amid growing concerns over university and school pressures. Academic pressure is part of school and university life, but…
Despite efforts to improve access through telepsychiatry and task-sharing, India continues to face an overwhelming mental health treatment gap of over 80%, with young people particularly vulnerable. Being told to “wait and see” can sound kind, but in mental healthcare…
Child and adolescent psychiatrist recommends gradual reduction in children’s screen use to ease the transition back to school, highlighting the importance of organised daily routines and face-to-face interactions. Child and adolescent psychiatry specialist Canan Ince Borekci has urged families not…
A 2017 University of Toledo study finds that reducing the number of toys available to toddlers enhances their engagement and creativity during play, challenging the idea that more toys mean better development. A small University of Toledo study from 2017…
As Malaysia faces a doubling of child and teen mental health issues since 2019, experts call for comprehensive support systems to prevent rising youth suicides, highlighting urgent community and institutional interventions. A child who seems to disappear at school may…
Medical specialists in Taiwan emphasise the importance of early detection and monitoring of children born small for gestational age, highlighting potential impacts on height and development if left unaddressed amid declining birth rates. Taiwanese medical specialists are urging parents to…
Parents are being advised to prioritise regular, full eye examinations for children, highlighting the importance of early detection of vision issues that can impact learning and development. The new guidelines in Orlando stress the difference between routine screenings and comprehensive…
New research led by the University of Melbourne shows children who complete two years of kindergarten in Victoria are ahead in language, maths, and attention skills, highlighting the importance of quality early learning and educator support. Children who complete two…
Simple tasks like tidying up and asking for help teach toddlers responsibility, patience, and social skills, laying the foundation for lifelong care and self-control. Toddlers are often at their most exasperating when they insist on doing things for themselves. Toothpaste…
As school years restart, experts highlight the importance of understanding children’s social pressures and guiding them through peer influence on fashion and belongings, turning material requests into lessons on individuality and confidence. As the new school year begins, many families…
