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 ...

While there are certainly benefits to the use of technology by children, there are also potential drawbacks that must be considered. One of the most significant concerns is the risk of addiction and ...

Researchers discovered that unusually high temperatures can hinder early childhood development. Children living in hotter conditions were less likely to reach key learning milestones, especially in ...

Parents face an increasingly difficult decision: embrace technology in children’s education or protect their developing ...

Their gross motor skills, which involve whole-body movement, are fully developed by this age, although they will continue to be refined over the next few years. The same applies to fine motor skills, ...

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, ...

Two new studies explore how discipline changes during childhood and adolescence, and what family factors affect those changes. They conclude that when parents use physical discipline through childhood ...

Nathan Hall receives funding from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Melanie Gregg receives funding from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Brock University provides funding ...