Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
Experts highlight the importance of open, supportive dialogues between parents and teens about mental health, advocating for preparation and active listening to foster trust and resilience amid growing concerns about youth wellbeing. Parents are often quick to discuss fevers, homework…
A recent study maps the essential components of effective cerebral palsy services across North America, revealing disparities especially in adult care and emphasising a family-centred, system-wide approach for consistent treatment. A new study from the Cerebral Palsy Research Network suggests…
Sleep is vital for brain growth and emotional regulation in young people. Experts highlight concerns about holiday disruptions to sleep patterns and their potential long-term effects, urging parents to maintain consistent routines, especially during school breaks. Sleep is doing far…
Earthquake readiness involves not only physical safety but also emotionally supporting children. Experts emphasise calm communication, simple routines, and trust to help children cope before, during, and after seismic events. When the ground shakes, adults are often the first to…
A Finnish eight-year study challenges the notion that all screen time is detrimental, suggesting content and engagement levels play a crucial role in cognitive development among children and teenagers. A Finnish study is challenging the assumption that all screen time…
Establishing predictable patterns like morning light exposure, swaddling, and skin-to-skin contact can transform the early weeks of parenthood, providing stability amid newborn chaos. The first days with a newborn can feel like being dropped into a fog with no map.…
A recent study in Nature reveals that children who start using social media earlier tend to perform worse academically, prompting calls for tighter regulation as France enacts Europe’s first age restriction for social media access for under-15s. A new study…
Emerging studies indicate that lack of adult oversight during young people’s free time may increase the likelihood of conduct issues, delinquency, and substance abuse, raising questions about the importance of structured leisure activities. A growing body of research suggests that…
Experts warn that overloading children’s schedules with clubs and online classes can hinder wellbeing; focusing on ample free time and unstructured activities fosters healthier growth and motivation. By late August, many parents are back at the same familiar task: turning…
Researchers in California discover that assessing unpredictability in a child’s home environment can significantly improve early detection of depression, sleep issues, and behavioural disorders, supplementing traditional adversity checks. A new screening approach that looks for instability in the home may…
Updated recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics highlight critical steps to lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, including sleep positioning, environment controls, and lifestyle factors aimed at protecting babies during their most vulnerable months. Sudden infant death…
Experts advise families to intentionally streamline commitments, prioritise downtime, and involve children in planning to combat overstimulation and foster resilience in today’s hectic, activity-packed routines. For many families, the problem is not a lack of good intentions but a calendar…
