Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
Experts emphasise the importance of scheduling a child’s first dental appointment by age one to establish healthy habits and prevent future dental issues, with gentle, early visits helping children see dentistry as a normal, stress-free part of life. A child’s…
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty has emphasised the need for a national approach to postpartum mental healthcare, highlighting that one in five new mothers in India suffer from postpartum depression and calling for routine screening and support measures. Sudha Murty…
Understanding and supporting tongue lateralisation in children can improve chewing efficiency, prevent future speech issues, and address feeding challenges early , a vital but often overlooked aspect of child development. Tongue lateralisation is one of those feeding skills parents rarely…
Experts advise focusing on behaviour, not appearance, when talking to loved ones showing signs of eating disorders. Compassionate, private conversations can be a crucial first step towards help and recovery. When a friend or family member starts to seem unwell,…
Amid a digital age, young people are increasingly seeking in-person intellectual activities like chess and quiz clubs to foster social ties and cognitive development, moving away from endless screen time, according to Moscow-based commentary and recent research. Young people’s growing…
A recent government-backed report reveals that one-to-one counselling in primary schools significantly enhances children’s emotional control, resilience, and coping skills, prompting plans for wider implementation across disadvantaged areas. A Government-backed evaluation is set to conclude that one-to-one counselling in primary…
Reese Witherspoon’s daughter Ava Phillippe candidly shares her experience with anxiety, encouraging open conversations and practical coping strategies for young people and their families amid increasing awareness of mental health issues. Anxiety in children and teenagers is often difficult for…
The Cocachacra Community Mental Health Centre in Arequipa offers specialised, community-based care for youth with severe mental health disorders, marking a significant step in Peru’s efforts to make mental health support more accessible and continuous. At the Cocachacra Community Mental…
As unhealthy air quality persists across western Montana due to wildfires, pediatric experts advise parents to maintain routines, communicate honestly, and focus on emotional resilience to support children through this smoky crisis. As wildfire smoke continues to push air quality…
The US federal government will prevent Medicaid and CHIP funds from covering gender-affirming treatments for minors, citing safety and data gaps, amid ongoing legal and political debates over transgender healthcare. The Trump administration said Tuesday it will bar federal Medicaid…
Chinese research reveals that inconsistent breakfast consumption among teenagers is associated with a significantly higher risk of psychological difficulties, highlighting the importance of the morning meal for mental well-being beyond physical health. Chinese researchers have linked irregular breakfast habits among…
A new Medietilsynet survey highlights increased encounters with harmful content among young Norwegians, revealing gender differences, evolving platform use, and concerning gaps in parental oversight, as teens navigate a complex online landscape. A new survey from Medietilsynet suggests that harmful…
