Clinicians emphasise the importance of timely autism assessments to provide clarity and support for families, challenging misconceptions and highlighting the benefits of early action. Worry over a child’s development can be hard to silence, especially when a teacher, relative or…
As India’s exclusive breastfeeding rates decline, experts emphasise the need for stronger enforcement of policies and community support to meet the 2047 health and development goals, amid rising digital marketing pressures and informal workforce gaps. As India seeks to build…
A new study highlights sleep as a key factor influencing adolescents’ academic performance and social lives, particularly for those with mental health challenges, surpassing the impact of screen time, exercise or diet. A new study suggests that sleep may influence…
Comprehensive guidance highlights early planning, visual tools, and communication strategies to support children with special needs during the school return, helping families navigate the challenging transition with confidence. For many families, the return to school is a test of routine…
Research shows that children’s frequent self-talk is a normal part of development and perspective-taking, not narcissism. Adults’ self-reference in conversation often stems from emotion or habit, highlighting the importance of modelling and understanding in social growth. A child who seems…
Guiding children from infancy to school age in developing self-care skills fosters confidence, school readiness, and social participation, with parents playing a vital supportive role through age-appropriate steps and routines. Helping children learn to feed, dress and organise themselves is…
Psychologist Evgenia Arutyunyan recommends a three-week gradual shift in sleep and routines to ease children into the new school year, emphasising emotional and academic preparation over last-minute cramming. August is the month when many parents are buying uniforms and school…
The UN warns that Afghanistan’s child malnutrition has reached its worst level on record, with aid shortages and regional conflicts intensifying the crisis amid UN appeals for urgent funding. The United Nations World Food Programme has warned that Afghanistan’s child…
Health professionals caution that the growing social media trend comparing raw cow’s milk to human breast milk is misleading and potentially dangerous, especially for infants, due to differences in nutritional content and contamination risks. Health experts are warning against a…
Michigan State University’s annual autism conference emphasises the importance of careful listening and evidence-based approaches amid the rapid spread of misinformation online about neurodevelopmental disorders. At a time when artificial intelligence and social media can amplify falsehoods in seconds, Michigan…
