Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
Research from Hungary’s Eötvös Loránd University challenges the notion that young people today are more burdened by emotional and behavioural issues, revealing instead that the nature of their difficulties has evolved over recent decades. Researchers at Eötvös Loránd University in…
Experts emphasise the importance of recognising subtle behavioural changes in adolescents, as early intervention can prevent long-term health and social consequences associated with substance use during critical brain development years. Teen substance use often begins with experimentation, but specialists say…
As people age, ADHD presents in changing forms that can complicate diagnosis and support. Experts highlight that symptoms fluctuate, often requiring adaptable treatment approaches for children and adults alike. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder does not simply fade or intensify in a straight…
Experts emphasise that recognising shapes is a gradual process rooted in understanding and exploration, not ticking off a learning deadline, parents can foster growth through playful, everyday activities and patience. Parents often worry that a child who can slot a…
Research in Luxembourg highlights how small administrative cut-offs for school entry create long-lasting disparities, especially among children from disadvantaged backgrounds, with targeted childcare reforms showing promise in reducing these gaps. In Luxembourg, a child born on 31 August can start…
A Yale-developed approach called SPACE demonstrates that restructuring parental behaviour around a child’s fears can be as effective as traditional therapy, challenging assumptions that parental reassurance worsens childhood anxiety. Parents are often told that the route to raising resilient children…
Guidance from health experts emphasises that toilet learning is about recognising individual child readiness, not age, with gentle, personalised approaches supporting progress and confidence. There is no single correct age to begin toilet learning. What matters more is whether a…
Yolo County Library now provides free Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) kits at all branches, offering families an accessible way to monitor their child’s development from birth to five and connect with local support services. Yolo County Library is now…
The Trump administration’s plan to overhaul Head Start includes potential cuts to crucial health and safety standards, sparking concern among dental and childhood health advocates about the impact on vulnerable pre-school children’s wellbeing. The American Dental Association is pressing the…
New research highlights that teens reporting good mental health may still be at significant risk of suicide if they experience suicidal ideation, prompting calls for routine screening in healthcare settings. Adolescents who reported suicidal thoughts were far more likely to…
An international panel has issued detailed guidance on screening children for early signs of type 1 diabetes, promoting earlier detection to prevent severe complications and enable timely intervention. An international panel of specialists has set out the first detailed guidance…
Emerging research highlights the importance of patience and early support for young children who stutter, with experts emphasising the role of genetics and brain function in this common developmental speech disorder. Stuttering is common in young children, especially between the…
