Growth, height & hormones
My child is shorter than other children: when is it worth checking?
Being short is often simply family height. Here is what separates that from a growth problem, and which patterns are worth a doctor’s review.
Growth, height & hormones
Puberty that seems too early or too late
What the usual age range looks like for girls and boys, which signs are worth a review, and how to talk about it at home.
Growth, height & hormones
Thyroid problems in children: what parents notice first
An underactive or overactive thyroid changes energy, growth, weight and concentration. Here are the signs, and what a test result actually means.
Growth, height & hormones
Worried about your child’s weight? Start with habits, not numbers
Why weight is read alongside height and age, what to do when a child is gaining too fast or too slowly, and why dieting is the wrong tool for children.
Growth, height & hormones
How to read your child’s growth chart
Centiles, the line your child follows, and why crossing lines matters more than which line they are on.
Development & early signs
Speech delay or autism? What actually tells them apart
Many children who are late to talk are not autistic. The difference lies less in the words and more in how a child connects.
Development & early signs
“Should I wait and watch?” When to stop waiting
Relatives often say a child will grow out of it. Sometimes that is right. Here is how to decide, rather than guess.
Development & early signs
Starting therapy: what the first weeks actually look like
What happens in a session, how long progress takes, and the one factor that decides how much a child gains.
Feelings & behaviour
When a child hits, bites or throws things
Aggression in young children is usually a skills problem, not a character problem. What to do in the moment, and what changes it over weeks.
Feelings & behaviour
“I don’t want to go to school”: refusal, stomach aches and what helps
Morning battles, tears at the gate and real physical symptoms. How to tell anxiety from avoidance, and why staying home makes it worse.
Sleep, food & routines
Breaking the phone habit without a daily war
Why children resist so hard when the screen goes off, and a step-by-step way to reduce it that does not rely on confiscation.
Sleep, food & routines
Bedwetting: what is normal, and what actually helps
Most bedwetting is not a behaviour problem and not the child’s fault. When it settles on its own, and when to ask a doctor.
Talking & communication
Stammering in young children: what to do and what to avoid
Many children stammer for a while between 2 and 5 and then stop. How to respond at home, and which signs mean it is worth getting advice.
Play & movement
Climbing, hanging and balancing: why risky-looking play is good for children
What a child’s body learns from climbing a rope or walking a beam, and how to allow it safely instead of banning it.
Family life
The father’s part: why fifteen minutes a day changes things
In many homes one parent carries almost all of the child’s daily life. What shifts when the father is genuinely involved — and how to start.
Talking & communication
Late talking: when to wait and when to ask for advice
Children start talking at different ages. Here is what the usual range looks like, what helps at home, and which signs are worth checking early.
Talking & communication
Bangla at home, English at school: does it cause speech delay?
Many families in Bangladesh use more than one language. Research shows bilingualism does not cause language delay. Here is how to support both languages.
Talking & communication
Reading aloud to young children: why it matters from the first year
Sharing books with babies and toddlers builds language, attention and closeness. You do not need to read every word or own many books.
Sleep, food & routines
Screen time for children under 5: what the guidelines say
Mobile phones and TV are part of family life. Here are the WHO recommendations by age, and practical ways to reduce screens without daily battles.
Play & movement
Why play matters so much for a young child’s brain
Play is how young children build language, problem-solving and self-control. Everyday back-and-forth moments with adults matter most.
Play & movement
Building movement skills at home without special equipment
Running, climbing, pouring and drawing build the body control children need for daily life and school. Simple ideas using what you already have.
Play & movement
How much physical activity do young children need?
The WHO recommends at least three hours of varied activity a day for toddlers and preschoolers. How to fit active play into city life and hot weather.
Sleep, food & routines
How much sleep does a young child need, and how to build a bedtime routine
Recommended sleep hours by age, and a simple, calm routine that helps children fall asleep more easily.
Sleep, food & routines
Picky eating in toddlers: what is normal and what helps
Refusing new foods is a common stage. Calm, repeated exposure works better than pressure. Here is a practical approach and when to seek advice.
Sleep, food & routines
Toilet training: signs of readiness and a calm approach
Most children are ready somewhere between 18 months and 3 years. Readiness matters more than age. A gentle, step-by-step approach without punishment.
Feelings & behaviour
Toddler tantrums: why they happen and how to respond
Tantrums are a normal part of development between about 1 and 4 years. Staying calm, keeping the child safe and being consistent helps them learn to manage big feelings.
Feelings & behaviour
Separation anxiety and starting school: helping a child settle
Crying at goodbyes is a normal stage for many young children. Short, predictable goodbyes and a steady routine help most children settle within a few weeks.
Development & early signs
Early signs of autism: what parents may notice
Autism shows up differently in every child. These are early social and communication signs worth discussing with a doctor. Only a qualified professional can make a diagnosis.
Development & early signs
Is it ADHD or just an active child?
Most young children are energetic and easily distracted. ADHD is different: symptoms are persistent, appear in more than one setting and affect daily life. What to look for and how assessment works.
Development & early signs
Development milestones at 2 and 3 years: a practical guide
What most children can do by age 2 and age 3 in talking, play, movement and social skills, based on CDC milestones, and what to do if your child is not there yet.
Family life
Working parents: making limited time count
Parents who work long hours often worry about time with their children. What matters most is warm, predictable connection. Small daily rituals that fit busy lives.
Family life
Grandparents, relatives and helpers: one child, one set of rules
In many Bangladeshi homes several adults raise a child together. Agreeing on routines and responses reduces confusion for the child and conflict for the adults.
These articles are general information for parents. They are not a diagnosis or medical advice. If you are worried about your child, speak with a doctor or a qualified professional.