Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
A new study from the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre finds a sharp increase in severe mental illness among Australians aged 16 to 24 over 15 years, with concerns over social pressures and early intervention. A new study from the…
As the new school year approaches, experts emphasise the importance of supporting children’s self-esteem by fostering open conversations about body image, challenging media influences, and creating a supportive home environment from an early age. As the school year approaches, parents…
Experts highlight the importance of middle school as a foundational phase for developing habits, interests, and routines that can ease the transition to high school and university, advocating early exploration and planning. As the new school year approaches, education experts…
Experts recommend gradually re-establishing sleep, morning routines, and familiarising children with the school environment before classes resume to reduce anxiety and enhance adjustment. Parents can make the return to school easier by reintroducing structure before classes begin, a step Cleveland…
A global study introduces a new online questionnaire indicating that love and affection are the most predictive skills for positive child outcomes, reinforcing the role of structured parent education. A new online questionnaire has found preliminary support for the idea…
After a family holiday, many toddlers experience temporary behavioural setbacks due to disrupted routines. Experts advise gentle reintroduction of familiar rhythms to help children settle back home smoothly, with most issues resolving within weeks. Coming home after a family holiday…
Recognising that following instructions is a developmental skill rather than a fixed habit, this article explores how toddlers’ capacities evolve and how adults can support their language and self-control development through gradual and clear teaching strategies. Working with preschool children…
Health agencies highlight that cannabis, particularly with high THC levels, can impair memory, learning, and mental health, with risks amplified for young users and those with a family history of psychosis. Cannabis can alter the brain in ways that reach…
A new study suggests that children in Italy who start using social media at age 11 or 12 tend to perform worse in reading and maths by secondary school, raising concerns about digital media’s impact on learning. A new Italian…
Understanding the recognisable stages of speech development from infancy to age 5 is crucial for early identification of delays or disorders, helping children improve communication, reading, and social skills. Children’s speech does not emerge all at once. From infancy to…
Abu Dhabi strengthens its mental health network for children and families by expanding digital support, launching a children’s mental health network, and addressing online pressures impacting young people’s wellbeing. Abu Dhabi’s mental health network is increasingly being framed around children…
A Yale study reveals that what teenagers do online matters more than how long they spend on screens, with activities like gaming and social media linked to different emotional effects. Experts recommend focusing on context and routine rather than screen…
