Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
A new report highlights persistent undernutrition among Nigerian children under 5, especially in the North-West and North-East, blaming systemic failures and urging for improved accountability and preventive measures. About 40% of Nigerian children under 5 are stunted, 8% are wasted…
The American Academy of Pediatrics urges parents to foster trust and conversations rather than surveillance when supervising children’s smartphone use, emphasizing online safety and gradual independence. The American Academy of Pediatrics says parents should check in on what their children…
A comprehensive guide highlights the importance of simple, developmentally appropriate toys for babies under 1, emphasising sensory and movement growth through stages from visual tracking to problem-solving and walking preparation. Choosing toys for babies under 1 can feel overwhelming, but…
Children often exhibit mental and emotional exhaustion after school, intensified by recent changes and social demands. Experts highlight the importance of diet, sleep, and routines in helping children recover and thrive. Children who come home drained after school are often…
As the new academic year approaches, families are advised to start early with routines, organisation, and emotional support to ensure a calm and confident return to school for children of all ages. The move from summer to the school term…
A comprehensive approach to planning for young people with disabilities emphasizes early, collaborative, and personalised support to facilitate a smoother journey from childhood to adulthood, moving beyond paperwork to real empowerment. Preparing for adulthood is often treated as a milestone…
Understanding a newborn’s early sensory experiences underscores the need for calm, measured environments that foster healthy brain development through responsive caregiving. A newborn’s first weeks outside the womb are a crash course in adaptation. The quiet, buffered environment of pregnancy…
Psychologists and health experts emphasise that preparing children for the new school year starts with managing parental anxiety and establishing healthy routines, including sleep, routines, and limited screen time, to ease children’s transition. As the new school year approaches, psychologists…
Children’s freedom and outdoor play have significantly declined since the 1970s and 1980s, as modern parents prioritise safety, supervision, and organised activities, transforming the landscape of childhood. Childhood has changed in ways that would seem startling to many parents who…
Recent research highlights the wide range of normal timing for early motor and feeding milestones in infants, challenging fixed age expectations and emphasising individual variation in developmental progress. The sequence of early movement often follows a simple pattern: head control…
Experts warn that habits like shaming boys for expressing emotion and overprotectiveness can undermine long-term emotional connection. Changing these small behaviours can help parents build stronger bonds with their sons as they grow into adults. Parents often assume sons will…
While often linked to depression, antidepressants like SSRIs and SNRIs are increasingly recognised as vital tools in managing persistent anxiety, with treatment plans emphasising patience, therapy, and careful monitoring of side effects. Antidepressants are often associated with depression, but they…
