Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
Researchers at Seoul St Mary’s Hospital have created an AI-powered tool using MRI scans to identify structural brain markers linked to later speech and language delays in late-preterm babies, potentially enabling earlier intervention. A team at Seoul St Mary’s Hospital…
Emerging research underscores the intricate stages of sex development, revealing diverse biological pathways and emphasising personalised medical approaches for individuals with differences of sex development (DSDs). Biological sex is not switched on by a single gene or hormone. It develops…
Emerging evidence underscores how experiences before age five profoundly influence future learning, behaviour, and health, emphasising the crucial role of nurturing routines and environment in early childhood. Parents are often told that the earliest years of life matter, but the…
A comprehensive international study suggests that good basic hygiene, such as toothbrushing and handwashing, may be associated with reduced mental health issues among teenagers, highlighting the importance of routine self-care in adolescent wellbeing. A large cross-country study has found that…
Guatemaltecos por la Nutrición showcased a successful, scalable health and nutrition model in Singapore, demonstrating significant reductions in child malnutrition and garnering international interest for broader adoption. Guatemaltecos por la Nutrición used a Singapore conference this week to present what…
Families with highly sensitive children face ongoing challenges that require coordinated support from health and education services. Experts highlight practical steps, early intervention, and the importance of parental wellbeing to help manage intense emotions and reduce household stress. For parents…
Children navigating family changes such as separation or divorce cope better when adults prioritise routine, clear communication, and emotional support. Experts emphasise that steady, honest adults foster resilience amid upheaval. Family changes such as separation, divorce or remarriage can unsettle…
As GCSE results day approaches, experts urge parents to minimise pressure and provide reassurance, helping teenagers manage anxiety amid concerns over potential disappointment and future steps. GCSE results day can feel distant for months, then suddenly it is almost here.…
Research indicates that quick, mirrored responses from caregivers foster effective early communication, supporting language growth even among children with developmental delays. Before babies can form words, they are already learning the rhythm of conversation. A coo, a babble or a…
A comprehensive approach to teen anxiety highlights the importance of medication combined with therapy, amid evolving evidence and cautious safety monitoring. For many teenagers, anxiety is more than nerves before a test or a social event. When symptoms start disrupting…
Ghana has launched the Pyramid Model Ghana, a comprehensive framework aimed at improving social, emotional, and behavioural support in schools and early childhood settings, integrating it with existing educational reforms to foster inclusive and life-ready learners. Ghana has launched Pyramid…
Simple, predictable routines and a calm environment are crucial in helping foster children feel safe and secure, with support from wider networks enhancing placement stability and emotional wellbeing. Foster children often arrive in a new home carrying grief, fear and…
