Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
Despite appearing connected online, many young people experience profound emotional isolation, highlighting the need for genuine support networks and a shift in how loneliness is addressed as a public health issue. Many young people who seem to live in a…
A Norwegian study finds that children who post their own content on social media are less likely to experience declines in appearance self-esteem than those who mainly like and comment on others’ posts, highlighting the impact of usage patterns on…
Experts highlight the importance of personalised preparation and collaborative efforts between families and schools to ensure children with autism transition smoothly into preschool, fostering confidence and independence from the outset. For many families, preschool is the first real step into…
Family psychologist Yekaterina Madenko explains that pupils’ emotional distance and loss of interest after exams are more likely signs of burnout than laziness, urging parents to support rather than criticise during their recovery. A sharp sense of apathy in school…
A recent case has reignited the conversation on how healthcare systems and communities often overlook signs of postpartum distress, emphasizing the critical need for early detection, community support, and systemic change to protect maternal mental health. The recent attention on…
Emerging evidence suggests online education tools can enhance clinicians’ ability to diagnose mental health conditions, though their effectiveness depends on specific application and context , with some studies highlighting improved diagnostic accuracy when targeted at particular disorders. Mental health disorders…
As pressures mount on students from exams, social media, and family expectations, experts argue that schools must expand their role to support emotional resilience and mental health, fostering confident and compassionate individuals. Mental health is too often treated as a…
Experts recommend small, consistent adjustments to children’s sleep patterns to ease the transition back to school, emphasising gradual changes and establishing calming bedtime routines. As summer gives way to the school term, parents often find that bedtimes have drifted later,…
Expert advice highlights innovative preparations and emotional supports to make the start of the school year less stressful for children in foster, kinship, or special-needs situations, emphasising routines, communication, and emotional resilience. For children in foster care, kinship care or…
At AIDS 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, experts emphasised that despite advances, children and adolescents remain marginalised in the fight against HIV. The conference spotlighted innovative strategies like triple elimination and adolescent-focused care to accelerate progress and ensure no child…
As children’s lives become increasingly connected online, experts emphasise integrating digital safety into everyday family routines through communication, shared device use, and appropriate supervision, rather than relying solely on technological controls. Children’s lives are now deeply intertwined with the internet,…
Experts advise early routines, positive language and campus visits to make children’s first day at kindergarten less stressful for families and educators alike. The first morning of kindergarten is a rite of passage for children and parents alike, bringing excitement,…
