Development can be thought of as a journey. The journey begins at conception with a genetic roadmap to guide the way. As this journey continues through predictable stages of birth, infancy, childhood, ...

You’ve noticed your once-energetic kid suddenly seems tired all the time. They’re chugging water like they just ran a marathon, even in winter. And those middle-of-the-night bathroom trips? They’re ...

Parenting is a journey filled with ups and downs, from navigating temper tantrums to encouraging empathy. It's common for children to exhibit challenging behaviors as they grow, testing limits and ...

Netmums counsellor Emma Page explains why children might say they have no friends, what's normal at different ages, and when to step in. It’s the sentence every parent dreads hearing at pick-up: ‘I’ve ...

UNICEF supports parents and caregivers in Guatemala with training and skills that turn talking, hugging and play into ...

Many children who are born completely healthy and develop normally begin to show signs of autism after the age of three or four, with some cases emerging as late as 10 years of age. Research shows ...

We often use the terms pretend play or make-believe play (the acting out of stories which involve multiple perspectives and the playful manipulation of ideas and emotions), that reflect a critical ...

Children born with a single kidney, known as unilateral renal agenesis (URA), often lead healthy lives due to the remaining kidney's ability to adapt and compensate. While rare, affecting about 1 in 1 ...

Every parent knows that feeling. Your child seems a little off. Not quite themselves. Maybe they’re more tired than usual or have a bruise that appeared out of nowhere. Most of the time, it’s nothing ...