Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
Experts emphasise the importance of assessing overall communication skills in two-year-olds, recognising that speech delay is multifaceted and early intervention can be crucial. If a 2-year-old is not yet talking much, many parents hear conflicting advice: wait and see, boys…
Research indicates that genuine, supportive friendships are more crucial for teenagers’ emotional health than simply having numerous acquaintances, highlighting the importance of trust and security in youth relationships. Teenagers may have plenty of acquaintances, but the friendships that matter most…
Late talking in children varies widely and does not always indicate a problem, but recent guidance emphasises the importance of early evaluation and tailored support to promote effective communication development. Children do not all begin speaking at the same pace,…
As children return to school, experts advise parents to start shifting bedtimes weeks in advance to avoid behavioural issues, concentration problems, and long-term health impacts caused by sleep loss. The start of the school year can upend a child’s sleep…
Experts emphasise that structured, simple routines and patient responses are key to navigating the demanding early years, ensuring families can thrive amid daily challenges. Life with a child aged one to three unfolds in a rhythm of sleep, meals, movement…
A recent consensus paper underscores the importance of personalised, exposure-focused therapy involving children and families for treating avoidant and restrictive eating problems in children, emphasising gradual exposure, goal-setting, motivation, and caregiver involvement. Psychological treatment for avoidant and restrictive eating problems…
As the new school year approaches, sleep specialists recommend a steady, gradual adjustment to children’s bedtimes rather than abrupt changes, emphasising the importance of routine and natural light to ensure smooth transitions back to early mornings. As the school term…
As families prepare for the new school year, experts recommend practical routines, communication tools, and emotional support to help children with ADHD navigate this busy period effectively. As the new school year begins, families of children with ADHD often face…
Recent guidance underscores the importance of emotional control, independence, and routines over early academic skills in preparing children for school transitions. School readiness is less about reciting numbers or recognising letters than about whether a young child feels secure enough…
A psychological expert emphasizes the importance of early, clear communication between parents and teenagers about recognizing and reporting signs of self-harm, amid rising concerns over adolescent mental health and global suicide rates. A roomful of teenagers erupted into argument when…
Experts emphasise that creating a supportive and reassuring environment in early primary years is crucial for long-term learning success, highlighting the impact of parental attitude, routines, and social skills. The first weeks of primary school are about far more than…
Paediatric consultant Ikram Rabea Ayad highlights that most sleep problems in children are temporary and manageable, emphasizing routine, cultural variations, and medical assessments to promote healthier sleep patterns. Paediatric sleep problems are often temporary and manageable, according to paediatric consultant…
