Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
The 2025 Child Gauge highlights the vital role of trauma-informed, family-centred services, emphasising that nurturing caregivers is key to safeguarding children’s well-being and disrupting intergenerational violence in South Africa. South Africa’s latest Child Gauge argues that helping children means helping…
Research from the University of Wollongong reveals that parents’ device use around young children can subtly impact their attention, behaviour, and social growth, emphasising the importance of mindful device-free moments. A child’s development may be shaped not only by the…
A new expert consensus from China reshapes the diagnosis and treatment of childhood nocturnal enuresis, emphasising tailored interventions and earlier diagnosis to improve outcomes. Doctors have a clearer playbook for childhood bedwetting after an updated expert consensus reworked how nocturnal…
A new survey reveals that most children aged 9 to 17 are already frequent users of artificial intelligence, but many lack guidance on its safe and ethical use. Experts advocate for timely conversations to foster responsible AI engagement among young…
Despite natural biological shifts and mounting social pressures, experts offer practical tips for helping teens establish healthier sleep routines to combat fatigue, mood disturbances, and concentration issues. Teenagers who seem permanently exhausted are often battling a mix of biology, pressure…
Simple visual scales, or feelings thermometers, are increasingly used to help children recognise, name, and manage anxiety, linking emotions to practical coping strategies across home, school, and therapy settings. A simple feelings chart can help children name worry before it…
Specialists emphasise the importance of early orthodontic assessments for children to identify and address bite and jaw development issues, potentially reducing long-term costs and discomfort. For many parents, orthodontic care feels like a future expense rather than an immediate concern.…
The teenage years are marked by significant brain changes that influence behaviour, making patience and structured parenting essential for managing the challenges of adolescence. Teenagers can seem baffling to parents: one day they are warm and engaged, the next they…
New research from Sweden reveals that adolescents using nicotine, through traditional cigarettes or e-products like e-cigarettes and pouches, are increasingly experiencing anxiety, depression, and related mental health symptoms, with girls notably more vulnerable. Adolescents who use nicotine are more likely…
Preparing your child for nursery involves gradual routines, fostering independence, and understanding separation anxiety, expert advice highlights how early steps make the transition smoother and less stressful. Starting nursery is a major change for a young child, and for parents…
Child health experts emphasise the importance of steady routines and playful engagement in the preschool years to instil lifelong healthy habits around food, sleep, and activity, shaping a secure and positive environment for young children. As the new school year…
Eating disorders are complex conditions affecting individuals of any age or size. Experts highlight the importance of recognising behavioural and emotional signs beyond physical appearance for early diagnosis and treatment. Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that can affect…
