Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
Earthquake readiness involves not only physical safety but also emotionally supporting children. Experts emphasise calm communication, simple routines, and trust to help children cope before, during, and after seismic events. When the ground shakes, adults are often the first to…
A Finnish eight-year study challenges the notion that all screen time is detrimental, suggesting content and engagement levels play a crucial role in cognitive development among children and teenagers. A Finnish study is challenging the assumption that all screen time…
Establishing predictable patterns like morning light exposure, swaddling, and skin-to-skin contact can transform the early weeks of parenthood, providing stability amid newborn chaos. The first days with a newborn can feel like being dropped into a fog with no map.…
A recent study in Nature reveals that children who start using social media earlier tend to perform worse academically, prompting calls for tighter regulation as France enacts Europe’s first age restriction for social media access for under-15s. A new study…
Emerging studies indicate that lack of adult oversight during young people’s free time may increase the likelihood of conduct issues, delinquency, and substance abuse, raising questions about the importance of structured leisure activities. A growing body of research suggests that…
Experts warn that overloading children’s schedules with clubs and online classes can hinder wellbeing; focusing on ample free time and unstructured activities fosters healthier growth and motivation. By late August, many parents are back at the same familiar task: turning…
Researchers in California discover that assessing unpredictability in a child’s home environment can significantly improve early detection of depression, sleep issues, and behavioural disorders, supplementing traditional adversity checks. A new screening approach that looks for instability in the home may…
Updated recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics highlight critical steps to lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, including sleep positioning, environment controls, and lifestyle factors aimed at protecting babies during their most vulnerable months. Sudden infant death…
Experts advise families to intentionally streamline commitments, prioritise downtime, and involve children in planning to combat overstimulation and foster resilience in today’s hectic, activity-packed routines. For many families, the problem is not a lack of good intentions but a calendar…
Dr Christina Poulatova has launched Climb Youth Therapy in Newcastle, providing tailored support for children, teenagers, and families to address early signs of anxiety, stress, and other pressures before issues escalate, with a focus on practical tools and family involvement.…
Research from Wuhan indicates that combined maternal overweight and glucose response patterns during pregnancy may negatively impact mental development in female children, highlighting the importance of metabolic health before and during pregnancy. A prospective cohort study from Wuhan suggests that…
Pakistan’s Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal urges urgent, coordinated action on malnutrition and early childhood development, emphasising their critical role in the country’s future prosperity amidst persistent stunting issues and recent government initiatives. Pakistan must treat nutrition and early childhood development…
