#child development

Exploring Youth Scouting in Football: Event in Montelupo

On June 4, 2026, an event in Montelupo will explore the impact of scouting on the development of young footballers, featuring experts and representatives from various sectors.

Tom Bradley·2 min read·8/31/2026

Why Children Seem to Grow Up Twice as Fast: Insights from Neuroscience

Explore the fascinating reasons behind the perception that children grow up faster than ever, as explained by neuroscience, biology, and societal trends.

Yulia Krasa·4 min read·7/8/2026

Why Slowing Down as a Parent Could Make Your Children More Independent

Between the pressure from perfect moms on Instagram and the mental load weighing three tons, many parents are on the brink of implosion from trying to optimize everything. Yet, science and experts agree on one point: slowing down and accepting imperfection is the most effective strategy for raising happy and independent children.

Isabelle Hart·3 min read·6/27/2026

Why My Child Says 6-7 and Loves Cardboard: The Most WTF Google Searches by Parents

Raising a child between five and seven years old can feel like a police investigation where the suspect speaks only in riddles. Discover the most bizarre Google searches parents make to understand their children.

Isabelle Hart·4 min read·6/26/2026

Your Pregnancy Diet Shapes Your Child's Tastes Until Age 3

A study reveals that what mothers eat during pregnancy shapes their child's taste preferences, with implications for early sensory development.

Yulia Krasa·3 min read·6/19/2026

Preschool: Everything You Need to Know About the New National Health Assessment for 4-Year-Olds

The High Authority of Health has published its first official guide to standardize health assessments in preschools for children aged 3 years and 9 months to 4 years and 6 months, allowing for early detection of developmental difficulties.

Yulia Krasa·3 min read·6/17/2026

Why Our Children Are Obsessed with Squishies (and How to Adapt as Parents)

After Hand Spinners and Pop Its, these small, soft, and colorful objects have invaded our children's playgrounds and pencil cases. While these kawaii figures may seem like yet another passing trend, they actually fulfill a very real need for tactile engagement.

Isabelle Hart·3 min read·6/16/2026

The Danish Cake Method: Why It Would Make Children Happier

Scandinavian children regularly top global well-being rankings, far from the performance race that sometimes saturates our parenting rhythms. In Denmark, parenting is built around a radically different vision of childhood, prioritizing trust, autonomy, and simple joys. By dissecting their habits, we uncover valuable insights to lighten our mental load and provide lasting emotional security for the whole family.

Yulia Krasa·4 min read·6/11/2026

After Helicopter Parents, Here Come Drone Parents: Ultra-Present, Ultra-Worried

You thought you had seen it all with the figure of the helicopter parent, always ready to hover over their offspring to intervene at the slightest problem? Technology and social pressure have given birth to an even more stealthy and invasive version: the drone parent. In wanting to map out every inch of their children's journey, many adults end up exhausting themselves and undermining the autonomy of the younger generation.

Isabelle Hart·3 min read·6/11/2026