There are four major developmental domains: physical, cognitive, language, and social-emotional. As children grow, they develop skills in all areas. Acquiring and mastering skills in certain domains ...

Regular physical activity contributes to a child’s physical development and promotes overall well-being. It may help if parents and caregivers can encourage them in active play, playground activities, ...

The preschool years present a critical developmental period sensitive to changes in public health and social policy, for which robust investments in programs that support families can improve ...

Historically, mothers have received more research attention than fathers. And mothers have more often been characterized as children’s primary caregivers, whereas fathers have been characterized as ...

Winter is also a period when parents are even more particular about their kids' being in good health. The cold weather, ...

Sensory play is more than just fun and games. It's a vital component of childhood development. The rich neural pathways formed through sensory play facilitate learning and growth in all children, ...