Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
A UNSW Sydney study suggests that the age children first use social media impacts their mental health, with earlier exposure linked to increased anxiety and depression symptoms. The findings raise questions about policies targeting social media use among young people.…
New research indicates Chilean teenagers face unprecedented pressure when choosing careers, with over 75% showing signs of anxiety and depression, raising concerns about the impact on their wellbeing and the need for earlier, flexible guidance. Chilean adolescents are approaching career…
Following a sharp decline during COVID-19, Seattle students are reporting fewer signs of sadness and hopelessness, reflecting broader efforts to improve youth mental health, though challenges remain. Five years after the pandemic upended school life in Washington, Seattle students are…
As children face routine changes with the start of the new school year, experts recommend parents prioritise recognising and managing emotional responses like anger through empathetic understanding and practical calming strategies. As the new school year begins, many children face…
Observing children’s polite language, patience, helpfulness, and emotional regulation in public offers insights into early signs of social understanding, with subtle acts highlighting parent influence and childhood growth. Parents rarely miss the small social signals children send in public. At…
Parents are advised not to panic over minor speech errors but to remain vigilant for clear delays, as early assessment and intervention can significantly improve outcomes for children showing developmental signs of speech delay. Parents do not need to panic…
Research highlights a strong link between gastrointestinal problems and autism symptoms, emphasising the importance of holistic care to enhance well-being and daily functioning in affected children. Children with autism spectrum disorder are more likely than other children to experience digestive…
Child and adolescent psychiatrist emphasises that teen privacy is natural, but parents must stay vigilant to signs of serious mental health issues amid growing research linking social isolation with depression. Adolescence often brings a stronger need for privacy, and a…
Occupational therapists highlight the importance of understanding sensory processing issues in children for improving bedtime routines, emphasising personalised, calming strategies over quick fixes like weighted blankets. When bedtime turns into a nightly battle, the problem is not always one of…
Research from Tianjin reveals that patterns of weight gain and BMI rebound between ages one and seven can identify children at higher risk of cardiovascular issues before adolescence, emphasising the importance of routine growth monitoring. A new study from Tianjin,…
Recent research highlights the impact of daily life unpredictability on infants’ attention, brain activity, and stress regulation, emphasising the importance of stability for healthy development. A baby’s earliest lessons may depend less on how much a family has than on…
Studies show cannabis may slow cognitive growth in adolescents, while Australia’s ARIA enforces stricter rules on AI-generated music amid industry concerns; both developments underscore the importance of navigating technological and health risks for young people. Teenagers who begin using cannabis…
