Child development theories help explain how children grow socially, emotionally, and cognitively over time. Understanding child development is valuable for appreciating the physical, emotional, and ...

In an era of packed schedules, screen time, and intense focus on school readiness, many children are playing less than in previous generations, which harms development.

Play can be a window into your child’s world! An expert explains how interpreting play can help you decode what your preschooler may be thinking and feeling. Preschool is a big milestone for both ...

Unfortunately, a lot can go wrong in a child’s development. In the field of child psychology, we call them adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Some ACEs include natural disasters, loss of a loved ...

Joint families offer children a rich environment for emotional security through multiple attachments and improved social ...

Carlo Schuengel receives funding from the Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development (ZonMw) and from the Scientific Research Foundation (SWO)‘s Heeren Loo. Or Dagan does not work ...

Children begin learning language long before they fully understand its deeper meaning. When adults intentionally introduce ...

Western Michigan University's child development and services major prepares individuals to work with children and their families in a range of care and service settings. The program includes selection ...