This mom shares why questions about her son's walking milestone are upsetting and asks the experts for advice on how to ...

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, ...

Every parent has felt that sudden knot of worry in their stomach when their child does something a bit out of line with their regular behaviour. This raises a nagging question in mind that - Is this ...

When it comes to understanding motor skills and language development, it’s important to understand the context in which an individual child is growing up. For parents, carers and teachers, it’s often ...

“It is completely normal. In fact, it is a developmental milestone,” Dr Gupta says. “Babies start showing clingy behaviour, separation anxiety, and a strong preference for parents. They may cry when ...

Children lie much earlier, and more often, than most parents expect. Understanding why can help adults respond with clarity, not panic, and teach honesty without shame.

Cooper, Carol & others. Growing Up!: A Parent's Guide to Childhood. DK. Aug. 2008. c.320p. photogs. index. 9 CHILD REARING~The four contributing authors, who have ...

New research reveals how constant headphone use prevents normal brain development in young people, leading to processing ...