As the school year revs up, a renowned child developmental psychologist highlights the robust benefits of pretend play on cognitive, social, and emotional development in children and cautions how ...

Play is how young children make sense of the world. Whether with dolls, blocks, trains, or playdough, children use play to explore, experiment, and learn. In early childhood, it is essential that ...

Discover the power of early intervention! Learn how timely support for cognitive and emotional development leverages brain ...

In Chicago, and across the country, school has become increasingly competitive. Preschoolers are sometimes expected to know their letters, numbers, even sight words, before they’ve truly had time to ...

The Northwest Network of Playgroups has expanded with five new partners: Benzie Early Head Start, Clearwater Township Hall with Leap of Faith Gymnastics, COGNiTiON Science & Discovery Center, Elk ...

The first years of life, spanning up to age five, are critical for development. During this time, known as early childhood, children’s brains develop at an astonishing pace to form more than a million ...

A parenting education and support program offered by the Center for Child and Family Studies, is helping families strengthen ...

As families look for the right start to their child’s education, experts say doing your homework can make all the difference.

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) recently underscored improved early childhood care and development ...

Researcher Emily Goodacre is exploring how AI-powered toys impact kids. Here's what she wants parents to consider.

Fewer than 1 in 4 children aged 2 to 4 meet the recommended daily physical activity levels, a new study has found.