Play is more than just fun and games for children. It’s a crucial element of healthy development, shaping their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being. Through play, children explore ...

It’s difficult to go a day without hearing about how we live in divided times. While there may undoubtedly be things that divide Americans, many things also unite us. At the top of the list is a ...

Historically, mothers have received more research attention than fathers. And mothers have more often been characterized as children’s primary caregivers, whereas fathers have been characterized as ...

As parents, in the post Covid world – one is often confused as to how to understand the factors at play that influence how our children mature. We shall explore the interplay of developmental stages ...

Children's books are full of animal characters whose antics capture the hearts and inspire the imaginations of their young readers. However, a new study has shown that iconic characters such as Peter ...

“Reading more” is a common New Year’s resolution. While that’s great for adults, don’t forget that reading to your child can have huge benefits throughout their lives. Child Development Expert and ...

Joan Lombardi, director of the Early Opportunities Initiative and adjunct professor and senior adviser at the Stanford University Center for Early Childhood, Graduate School of Education, spoke ...

Andrew Whitehouse receives funding from the NHMRC, the Angela Wright Bennett Foundation and the Autism CRC. Early childhood has received a great deal of attention in recent weeks, as Australia has ...