Young children's physical and mental development, including motor and social skills, are positively impacted if their parents ...

Child development expert Dr Amanda Gummer explains three kinds of play - creative, imaginative and active - and their ...

Lauren Shuffrey is a developmental neuroscientist researching child development at New York’s Columbia University. She’s an expert in maternal perinatal health, infant neurodevelopment and autism who ...

In an era of packed schedules, screen time, and intense focus on school readiness, many children are playing less than in previous generations, which harms development.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When should a child wave goodbye or start to talk? The CDC has made changes to its list of child developmental milestones. (Photo: ...

Preschool-age children are most engaged in pretend play 10–15 minutes after playing begins. In addition, girls exhibit higher organizational skills, according to a study conducted by researchers from ...

Joint families offer children a rich environment for emotional security through multiple attachments and improved social ...

The Sandusky County Board of Developmental Disabilities encourages parents to trust their instincts. If something feels off — ...

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.

Within the United States, education is commonly regarded as an equalizer to opportunity and upward mobility. In reality, there are countless impediments in the system that exclude low-income children ...

Children with autism typically experience developmental delays, but not every child with a developmental delay has autism. Other factors, such as problems with hearing or vision, can also cause or ...