Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
Understanding the subtle signs of mental health struggles and the importance of timely professional support can prevent issues from worsening, with various treatment options available depending on severity. Many people move through periods of stress, poor sleep and low motivation…
A new study in Kathmandu uncovers the ongoing use of physical punishment in schools, correlating it with increased depression and anxiety among students, despite legal prohibitions in Nepal. A new study from Chandragiri Municipality in Kathmandu district suggests that corporal…
Despite facing higher levels of psychological difficulties, children known to social services in England are being missed by mental health services, highlighting a persistent gap exacerbated during the pandemic. Children in England who are already known to social services are…
In Latvia, children’s right to healthcare is hindered by socioeconomic divides and regional disparities, raising concerns over the effectiveness of preventive care policies. In Latvia, children are meant to have priority in healthcare, but in practice that promise often depends…
Experts highlight that children experiencing frequent headaches, stomach aches, or nausea before school may be suffering from school refusal linked to underlying anxiety, prompting calls for better intervention and understanding. Children who suddenly develop headaches, stomach aches or nausea before…
Research and expert opinions increasingly support the tailored use of grade-skipping to better meet gifted pupils’ social, emotional, and academic needs, challenging traditional resistance to acceleration in schools. For parents of advanced learners, the instinct to slow things down can…
ABA therapy evolves based on a child’s environment and developmental needs rather than age, focusing on communication, social skills, and independence for both toddlers and preschoolers. ABA therapy does not change simply because a child has had a birthday. According…
As Halloween approaches, experts highlight its unique role in fostering community ties, supporting children’s emotional growth, and building resilience through playful, low-stakes festivities that offer benefits beyond fun. As October gives way to the rest of the holiday season, Halloween…
Experts warn that early signs of unhealthy friendships in children, including secrecy, mood swings, and social withdrawal, can reveal underlying issues like bullying or online harassment; early intervention and open communication are vital. Parents often welcome a new friendship as…
Recent research underscores the biological shift in adolescents’ sleep patterns, highlighting the need for later school start times to combat widespread sleep deprivation and its associated health risks among teenagers. Teenagers are not being difficult when they struggle to fall…
Parents are encouraged to detect subtle signs of anxiety in children early, with experts highlighting the importance of support and professional help when worries disrupt daily life or social development. Parents often notice the warning signs before a child can…
A group of Swedish psychiatrists emphasise the importance of treating ADHD as a practical clinical tool rather than an all-encompassing explanation, advocating for more nuanced assessments and personalised support strategies. The debate over attention deficit hyperactivity disorder does not require…
