Understanding development articles
After baby is born: what to expect in the first hours
After baby is born: what to expect in the first hours
Finally your baby is here! Knowing what to expect in the first hours after baby is born can make it easier for you to start getting to know your newborn.
Grow and Learn Together: your guide to child development
Grow and Learn Together: your guide to child development
Grow and Learn Together is your guide to early child development. Videos, articles and resources have tips and techniques to help your child’s development.
Relationships and child development
Relationships and child development
Loving relationships with parents and carers are critical in early child development. These relationships shape the way children see the world. Read more.
Your newborn’s first week: what to expect
Your newborn’s first week: what to expect
A newborn’s first week of life is spent adapting to the outside world. You can help by providing warmth, love, security and cuddles. Here’s what to expect.
Child development: the first five years
Child development: the first five years
The first five years of life are critical for child development. Find out how your child’s experiences and relationships shape the way your child develops.
About baby development and developmental milestones
About baby development and developmental milestones
Baby development in the first year is amazing – so much happens! Find out about baby developmental milestones and signs of developmental delay.
Child growth charts
Child growth charts
Child growth charts give you a guide to how well your baby is growing. But babies follow their own growth curves, as this article explains.
Fraternal twins, identical twins and other types of twins
Fraternal twins, identical twins and other types of twins
Whether you’re having fraternal twins or identical twins, it’s good to find out during pregnancy. Get the facts you need about different types of twins.