Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
Understanding the differences between temporary anxiety and anxiety disorders is crucial for proper diagnosis and effective treatment, with recent insights emphasising the importance of recognising physical and psychological symptoms and seeking appropriate therapies. Anxiety is a normal human response and,…
Paediatric experts emphasise early evaluation of children with slow growth, advocating personalised approaches and caution around hormone treatments, with new developments shedding light on the complexities of childhood development. Parents often worry when a child seems smaller than classmates or…
HCM City has inaugurated a Child and Family Psycho-Social Support Office, aiming to enhance mental health services, counselling, and child protection efforts across the city through a collaborative, professional network. HCM City has opened a new Child and Family Psycho-Social…
Pasadena’s innovative home visiting programme for children aged two to five receives national recognition and a five-year endorsement, highlighting the city’s commitment to parent-led early learning and child development. Pasadena’s home visiting programme for children aged two to five has…
Emerging research underscores the importance of regular sleep schedules and calming bedtimes for children’s growth, behaviour, and academic success, urging parents to prioritise sleep as a foundational aspect of health. Sleep is not just a nightly routine for children; it…
Recent fatalities of three toddlers in Queensland highlight the deadly consequences of low iron levels in young children, prompting calls for increased awareness and early intervention to prevent such tragedies. The recent deaths of three toddlers in Queensland linked to…
As experts emphasise the vital role of home environments in shaping children’s values, resilience, and learning, the message emerges that education begins long before school, relying heavily on familial bonds and active engagement. When family life weakens, something irreplaceable is…
Researchers at the University of Southern California are investigating how brain activity, eye movements, and skin responses could offer objective insights into depression and suicidal thoughts, supplementing traditional assessments with innovative biological markers. Mental health assessments still begin with conversation,…
The NSPCC advises parents to provide comfort rather than pressure on exam results day, as Childline reports a surge in counselling sessions from worried young people concerned about their futures and family expectations. The NSPCC is urging parents to treat…
Expert advice highlights the importance of honesty, routines, and external support for children living with a parent experiencing mental illness, with early signs and safeguarding strategies emphasised. When a parent is living with a mental illness, the impact often reaches…
A new Department for Education study highlights how girls as young as five may hide emotional struggles, raising concerns about early detection and support for those with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds. At five, many girls can appear to…
Dr Madhavi Bharadwaj emphasises that stepping back and calming oneself before responding can help parents better manage bedtime conflicts, reinforcing the crucial link between parental self-regulation and children’s emotional well-being. For many parents, the hardest moments arrive at bedtime, when…
