Child development experts break down what parents should look out for — and what to do if they recognize this dynamic.

What nurtures a child’s holistic development? How can we address the cognitive overload and parent-child disconnect of the ...

Child and Adolescent Development is the study of the biological, physical, socio-emotional, and cognitive growth and development of the child from conception through emerging adulthood. Using theory, ...

Piaget’s stages of development include sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational. While there is some criticism of them, they may help characterize child development.

This program is offered in-person, online, and hybrid. The family science and human development: child development and services major prepares individuals to work with children, and their families, in ...

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, ...

Developmental delays can affect a child’s physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, or behavioral skills. Often, delays affect more than one area of development. When a child has delays ...

Commonsense child care safety protections ensure that children are cared for in safe, high-quality care environments. A mother holds her 2-year-old son at the McCarran International Child Development ...

On August 1, 1966, the day psychiatrist Stuart Brown started his assistant professorship at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, 25-year-old Charles Whitman climbed to the top of the University ...

According to a 2021 survey by the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute, 87% of pet owners have experienced improvements in their mental health due to having a companion animal. I have certainly felt ...