What is cognitive development? Expert Dr Samantha Durrant answers parents' questions around this tricky subject, and how it ...

A new study from the University of Chicago investigates one potential source of discrepancy in child skill level: disparity in parents’ beliefs about their influence over their children’s development.

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For parents, carers and teachers, it’s often tempting to base our thinking on a child’s development around what we understand as “normal”. Much of the time we do this without thinking, describing a ...

Labeling children, even positively, can limit their potential and self-perception. This common label can pressure and may foster harmful comparisons or shame. Experts recommend praising specific ...

Optimal early childhood development (ECD) is crucial in shaping future academic and economic accomplishments. Recognising its profound influence, the United Nations has included a specific target and ...

Every parent wants to provide the best start for their child, but understanding when and how our parenting matters most can feel elusive. Research on sensitive periods in child development offers ...

We tested the hypothesis that children of non-depressed mothers perform better in a developmental test at 3 years than children of depressed mothers. In total, 2098 mother/child dyads were included ...