Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
Egyptian psychiatrist Sally El Sheikh highlights the importance of routines, reassurance, and reducing social pressure to help children adjust to the new school year smoothly, supported by advice from health and education authorities worldwide. Family routines and calm encouragement can…
Research reveals how well-meaning parental behaviours such as overprotection, inconsistent discipline, and overpraising can undermine children’s self-confidence and coping skills, highlighting the need for more mindful parenting approaches. After 12 years in classrooms, one lesson keeps repeating: many of the…
As social platforms prioritise influence and visibility, young people grapple with maintaining genuine friendships amid mounting online pressures, prompting calls for increased discernment and character-driven connections. Teenagers have always had to work out who their true friends are, but social…
As the new school year begins across the UK, experts emphasise gradual preparation, practical routines, and reassurance to help four-year-olds transition smoothly into school life, fostering confidence and independence from the start. As August gives way to September, many families…
Psychiatrists emphasise the importance of involving fathers in practical and emotional preparations for children returning to school, highlighting what beyond supplies can support their mental wellbeing. As the new school year approaches, parents are often focused on books, bags and…
New research indicates that individuals born very preterm may face persistent anxiety and mood disorders into adulthood, highlighting the need for lifelong mental health monitoring. Very preterm birth may leave a mental-health legacy that stretches well beyond childhood, according to…
New insights reveal that parental beliefs about raising boys and girls are influenced more by social expectations than reality, underscoring the importance of personalised parenting approaches that foster confidence and resilience in all children. Parents have long debated whether raising…
Dr Mahmoud Aliyan emphasises the importance of sound upbringing, awareness, and responsibility over constant monitoring in safeguarding children’s development amidst growing digital pressures in Egypt. Dr Mahmoud Aliyan has argued that the most effective way to protect children is not…
Research involving over 5,000 pupils in northern Italy indicates that creating a social media account in middle school could be linked to slightly poorer school results, especially in maths and Italian, highlighting the potential impact of early digital engagement on…
Understanding the seemingly random sleep habits of infants is crucial for parents to differentiate normal development from potential health issues, with current guidance emphasising safety and patience during these early months. Newborn sleep is often less about long, restful nights…
A new pilot programme providing counselling in primary schools demonstrates significant benefits for children’s wellbeing, though the broader system faces critical long waiting times for specialist mental health support. A pilot scheme offering counselling in primary schools has been found…
Experts recommend gradual adjustments to sleep schedules and routines to help children transition smoothly back to school, reducing mood and concentration issues. Parents trying to smooth the return to school may want to start with sleep, routine and rehearsal, according…
