Expanding knowledge of brain and child development, along with growing evidence regarding effective interventions to improve outcomes for children, youth, and families, led the National Academies of ...

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Early-childhood and elementary school programs reflect a diverse set of commitments about what children ought to learn, and about how they ought to do so. Some focus on academic preparation and ...

Suggested Citation: "2 Healthy Development from Conception Through Early Childhood." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2019. Vibrant and Healthy Kids: Aligning Science, ...

Piaget’s stages of development describe how children learn as they grow up. There are four distinct stages: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational. Jean Piaget was ...

Consider this a "primer" on parenting. It may be long---but it summarizes a lot of key information. Parenting is a complex amalgam of multifaceted knowledge and skills. Just as there are diverse ...