Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
While routine checks track early growth, some signs of strain or imbalance may be overlooked if focus remains solely on typical milestone achievements. Experts urge parents to observe infants closely and seek professional advice if concerns arise, as early signs…
Psychologists emphasise that children’s adjustment to school can take months, with individual traits and support from families playing key roles. Proper preparation and ongoing emotional reassurance are vital to easing the transition, while recognising signs of deeper issues is crucial…
Neurologist warns that initial symptoms of schizophrenia can be easily overlooked, highlighting the importance of recognising early behavioural and perceptual changes to enable timely intervention. Early schizophrenia can begin with subtle changes that are easy to miss, according to a…
A dramatic decline in shared family dinners among South Korean secondary pupils correlates with increased stress and anxiety, driven by demanding schedules and ‘time poverty,’ according to new data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. Among South Korean…
Paediatric endocrinologist warns that rapid height increases in children are often normal puberty-related growth, cautioning parents against attributing unexpected gains to supplements without medical advice. Many parents worry when their child seems shorter than classmates, but a paediatric endocrinologist says…
As Chinese parents increasingly utilise summer holidays for early academic preparation, concerns rise over the impact on childhood freedom and well-being amidst a fiercely competitive education system. In China, the summer break is increasingly looking less like a pause from…
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has implemented a routine behavioural health survey for teenagers visiting for non-psychiatric issues, revealing significant rates of depression and suicidal thoughts that might otherwise go unnoticed. Teenagers arriving at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia emergency…
Recent research underscores how high-quality early experiences, from responsive care and play to social interactions, are pivotal for a child’s long-term health, education, and resilience, calling for increased investment in early childhood programmes worldwide. Early childhood is a brief but…
Expert advice emphasizes supervised, gradual strength training for teenagers, pinpointing the importance of proper technique and cautious programming to prevent injuries and promote long-term health. Teen weight training can be safe and beneficial when it is supervised, gradual and matched…
As children head to university, parents must adapt to a new family dynamic, balancing support with independence to foster healthy growth and strong relationships across distances. As autumn term begins, the moment a son or daughter leaves for university can…
Parents in wealthy countries face growing emotional challenges, with rising stress, social comparison, and digital demands prompting calls for a shift towards accepting ‘good enough’ parenting to support family well-being. Parenting in wealthy countries has become a more emotionally demanding…
Despite outward confidence, many teenagers face silent struggles with mental health, hindered by stigma, lack of language, and privacy concerns. Experts highlight the importance of routine, supportive conversations to help adolescents seek the help they need. Teenagers often look as…
