Shailendra Kumar

Sleep plays an important role in your child’s growth, development and overall wellbeing. As a parent, you may wonder whether your child is getting enough sleep, especially if they struggle with bedtime, wake often during the night or seem tired during the day. Every child’s sleep needs are different. Some children naturally need more sleep … Read more

Sleep plays a vital role in your child’s growth, development and overall wellbeing. If your child regularly struggles to fall asleep, wakes frequently during the night or wakes too early in the morning, you may notice changes in their mood, behaviour, learning and energy levels. While every child has different sleep needs, persistent sleep problems … Read more

Many parents worry about what speech delay means for their child’s future. If your child is talking later than expected, you may wonder whether they will catch up, whether they will need long-term speech therapy or whether delayed talking could be a sign of a wider developmental issue. These concerns are common, and it is … Read more

Communication is an important part of your child’s development. Learning to understand language, express ideas, interact with others, and take part in everyday conversations helps your child build relationships, develop confidence, and participate more fully at home, nursery, and school. If your child is speaking less than expected, is difficult to understand, struggles to follow … Read more

If your child is not talking as much as expected, it is natural to wonder whether autism could be the reason. You may compare your child with other children, search online for answers or notice that your child does not always respond to their name, use many words or join in conversations. These worries are … Read more

Many parents wonder whether their child’s speech is developing as expected. You may compare your child with siblings, cousins, nursery friends or children at playgroup and worry because they are not talking as much, not pronouncing words clearly, not following instructions or not joining conversations in the same way. Some variation is normal, and children … Read more

Speech delay in children can be worrying, especially if your child is not using as many words as expected, is difficult to understand, struggles to follow instructions, or becomes frustrated because they cannot communicate what they want. While some children develop speech and language skills later than their peers and eventually catch up, others may … Read more

Many parents worry when they notice their child looks slimmer than other children. You may notice loose-fitting clothes, visible ribs, a small appetite or comments from family members that your child seems “too thin”. Some children are naturally smaller or have a slim build while remaining healthy, active and developing well. However, being underweight can … Read more

Many parents wonder whether a gluten-free diet could help their child. You may have heard that gluten can cause tummy pain, bloating, tiredness, poor concentration, skin problems or changes in behaviour, and you may know another child who seemed to improve after removing gluten from their diet. A gluten-free diet is medically necessary for some … Read more

Picky eating is one of the most common concerns parents have about their child’s diet. You may notice your child refusing vegetables, rejecting meals they once enjoyed, eating the same few foods every day, gagging at new textures, or becoming upset if foods touch on the plate. This can feel frustrating and worrying, especially when … Read more