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.

Adults think we know what is best for children. We have responsibility for them – feeding them, clothing them, educating them, protecting them, loving them – but we also assume rights over them, and ...

Discover the four key signs your child might be a 'dandelion child' and what this means for their development, resilience and future success.

Many of us remember the child in Taare Zameen Par-misunderstood, labelled lazy, punished for academic failure-only begins to flourish when a teacher recognises his dyslexia.

How do children learn to cooperate, and why does it look so different around the world?  A new study followed more than 400 children ages 5–13 across five societies and found that cooperation isn’t ...

A new study will investigate whether noise levels in nurseries affect the language development of babies. Researchers at the ...

Services coordinators like Addison and Jessica Andersen are the primary point of contact for families, guiding them through ...

Worried your child isn't getting enough sleep? Here, an expert answers your questions on what a healthy sleep routine looks ...

As the pace of product development for AI-powered toys accelerates, controversy — and warnings — about the appropriateness of ...

Prevention can mean removing risk factors but also cultivating promotive factors. Positive childhood experiences (PCEs) are an important aspect of addiction prevention.

As our youngest citizens navigate a world intertwined with technology, Dr Onyinye Nwaneri urges parents and caregivers to engage actively in their online experiences, transforming potential risks into ...

While time limits are no longer AAP’s standard when it comes to screens, it still recommends children 18 months and younger ...