Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
While Punjab has seen notable declines in child stunting and wasting, officials and aid workers warn that progress remains fragile. Experts emphasise the need for strengthened support across families, health services, and policy enforcement to sustain gains in maternal and…
Experts reveal that bedtime struggles are rooted in developmental needs and attachment, urging parents to adapt routines with patience and connection. Parents who have wrestled a toddler through another bedtime standoff will recognise the pattern: the day ends in tears,…
A study from Florida International University reveals that parental stress significantly influences children’s screen habits, prompting calls for renewed family media routines ahead of the new school year. As the new school year approaches, a study from Florida International University…
Recent studies confirm growing concerns that excessive smartphone and social media use are driving a surge in loneliness, depression, and anxiety among children and teenagers, prompting calls for better boundaries and structured routines. Parents have been warned for years that…
Children who grasp instructions yet say very little may have an expressive language delay, a condition that requires careful assessment and early support. Experts emphasise that understanding does not equate to speech, and early intervention can make a significant difference.…
As Cameroon prepares for the new school year, experts warn that lacking policies on child health, nutrition, and sanitation threaten educational outcomes and long-term development amid a growing health crisis. As schools across Cameroon prepare to reopen, Dr Albert Ze…
A new study highlights how stress originating from birth families and adoptive households influences children’s growth through different mechanisms, emphasising the complex interplay of genetics and environment in adoption. A study of adopted children suggests that stress in the birth…
As US schools reopen, experts stress the importance of comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education that promotes communication, consent, and self-identity, challenging narrow risk-focused approaches and advocating for holistic well-being in policy and practice. As schools across the US settle back into…
While often overlooked or mistaken for stress, adult ADHD can subtly disrupt concentration, organisation and relationships, with late diagnoses making support crucial for improved wellbeing. Everyday life can make concentration, organisation and memory feel harder than usual. But when those…
Occupational therapists play a vital role in early intervention, working alongside families to support children’s development in natural environments, with a family-centred approach guided by federal policies and legal frameworks. Early intervention occupational therapy sits at the intersection of child…
A mother’s candid car ride highlights that honest, incremental conversations about puberty and sex, despite clumsy moments, foster trust and understanding more effectively than scripted speeches. Many parents imagine “the talk” as a calm, carefully planned moment: a private sofa…
As the new academic year begins, parents are encouraged to recognise and address subtle signs of anxiety in children, with expert advice highlighting early support and coping strategies to ensure a smoother transition. As the new school year approaches, many…
