When we constantly steer playtime, we may actually be getting in the way of the very skills we’re trying to build.

Key Takeaways Summer camps promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles, helping children stay active even during long school breaks. They foster valuable social skills and emotional growth ...

A social media account features smiley toddlers, while also offering positive lessons about child development. By Dana Goldstein Is it possible that on X — the social media site formerly known as ...

Bilingual children offer a powerful perspective for understanding how language develops—not just in idealized classroom settings, but in the real world under genuine constraints. Their linguistic ...

Tamar Kushnir receives funding from NSF, NIH, John Templeton Foundation and the Dept. of Agriculture. Dave Sobel receives funding from NSF. Mark Sabbagh receives funding from the Social Sciences and ...

That’s a question parents, pediatricians, educators, and caregivers ask over and over again as children grow and change. To help answer this important question, child development experts have created ...

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

While there are certainly benefits to the use of technology by children, there are also potential drawbacks that must be considered. One of the most significant concerns is the risk of addiction and ...

The building blocks for a successful and productive life are needed early on, when children’s brains and bodies begin to grow. Delays are hard to reverse. A solid body of evidence shows that young ...