Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
Research on adolescent brain growth suggests patience and coaching, not punishment, are key to helping teens build organisational skills during their ongoing developmental processes. The daily scramble to get teenagers out the door can feel less like parenting than a…
Early introduction to yoga can promote physical flexibility, emotional regulation, and attention skills in children and adolescents, offering a safe, adaptable practice that evolves with age and developmental needs. Yoga can be a useful habit to introduce early in life…
Professor Taiwo James Obindo highlights how depression can manifest through the most inconspicuous signs, urging healthcare providers and the public to recognise its diverse presentations beyond traditional sadness. Depression is often mistaken for simple sadness, but Professor Taiwo James Obindo…
Indonesia is broadening its free nutritious meals initiative to target vulnerable groups from pregnancy to early childhood, viewing it as a strategic investment in human capital to combat long-term developmental setbacks and foster the nation’s future economic growth. Indonesia’s expanded…
A new Italian study reveals that children who start using social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat before their teenage years tend to experience slightly lower academic results later in schooling, highlighting concerns over the timing of social media exposure…
Research from Italy suggests that children who start using social media at age 11 or 12 risk falling behind their peers academically by age 16, prompting calls for policy reviews and healthier usage habits. Researchers in Italy say students who…
A decade-long wait for bipolar diagnosis highlights gaps in mental healthcare, but emerging studies suggest a multi-marker approach could enable earlier detection and better outcomes for those at risk. A decade passed before psychologist Zsofi de Haan received the bipolar…
As the new school term begins, experts emphasise the importance of fostering confidence and independence in children through supportive yet non-intrusive parenting strategies, highlighting routines, trust, and room for play to help children thrive academically and emotionally. As the new…
Recent tragic cases involving adolescents have highlighted Chile’s deeper mental health crisis, prompting calls for comprehensive reforms and a civic pact to address root causes and prevent future tragedies. Victoria Peña argues that Chile is facing a warning it cannot…
Recognising early warning signs of speech and language difficulties can lead to more effective intervention, with experts emphasising the importance of early assessment and support for children showing developmental delays or communication challenges. Parents often worry about whether a child…
Kristy Forbes advocates for genuine, humanised approaches to parenting children with Pathological Demand Avoidance, emphasising authenticity, humility, and emotional regulation to foster safety and trust. For parents raising children with Pathological Demand Avoidance, the instinct to look composed can be…
A study from Italy reveals that children who open social media accounts before ninth grade tend to perform worse academically, sparking calls for age restrictions and responsible digital education. A new study from Italy suggests that children who open a…
