Many migrant children separated from their parents at the U.S. border, some of them very young, have landed in shelters where they often experience stress, neglect and minimal social and cognitive sti...
Fostering Divergent Thinking as a Method to Enhance Student Creativity
Divergent thinking plays a significant role in developing creativity by encouraging individuals to generate multiple unique id...
A child’s early exposure to language is at the heart of development. Aspects of early language environments have been found to predict language skills, cognitive skills, and academic achievement in ...
Some aggression is normal, experts say; parents can respond with redirection or distraction rather than by punishing the child with anger, yelling or spanking.
Behavior problems in children, especi...
Do you or your partner like to playfully toss your baby in the air or flip her upside down – and listen to her squeal with delight? Nothing brings on a baby's giggles like a few aerial stunts perfor...
AI is already showing us how to make education more individualized and equitable.
As we enter another school year, the debate over AI’s role in education is intensifying. There’s a sharp divide b...
Now that your babbling, cooing infant is a toddler, with a mind of their own, the rules of the game change drastically! While it’s refreshing to watch your little human exert their individuality, it...
Connecting the brain to the rest of the body: Early Childhood Development and Lifelong Health are deeply intertwined...
BUILDING RESILIENCE IN CHILDREN – 20 PRACTICAL, POWERFUL STRATEGIES (BACKED BY SCIENCE)
All children are capable of extraordinary things. There is no happiness gene, no success gene, and no ‘do...
Hugging provides many benefits. It is particularly important in child development. Let’s dive into the science behind and explore the significance of a hug.
Why Is Hugging Good For You?
Hugging ...
If you're the parent of a beginning reader, chances are you're hearing a lot about phonics. Here's what you need to know about how your child will learn phonics — and how you can help teach phonics ...
Four Talking Points on Safe Swaddling
In the past few years, media has dramatized research findings on the association between swaddling and sleep-related infant death. Some suggest swaddling increas...
How San Antonio is using its bilingual roots to spur classroom integration — and empowering families once forced to give up Spanish to reclaim their history
The moment a person begins to dream in...
Why boredom is good for your child.
Does your child struggle to entertain themselves? We explain how they could benefit from being bored. Ever felt like you’d be a millionaire if someone gave you...
A new study finds that children have much to gain, even beyond literacy, from having lots and lots of books at home. Plus, helpful tips to expand your library.
As parents, we know we know how impor...
7 CLUES YOUR CHILD HAS SENSORY ISSUES
When your child struggles with sensory issues it can be downright debilitating. In fact, it can affect every aspect of your life, from family outings to night ...
Raising a mentally strong kid doesn't mean he won't cry when he's sad or that he won't fail sometimes. Mental strength won't make your child immune to hardship—but it also won't cause him to suppres...