Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW Key Takeaways Child development theories help explain how children grow socially, emotionally, ...

Childcare sits at the crossroads of economic growth, community stability, early childhood education, and family well‑ being. Reliable and available daycare is not a convenience for many working ...

When we understand how children grow emotionally, we can support them more effectively. Milestones can be helpful guides, but remember that many children struggle with emotion regulation, especially ...

Because parents spend the most time with their children, they are usually the ones to notice if something seems amiss. In some cases, those small signs are indications of a much bigger problem. “Any ...

Research at Karlstad University shows that exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and adverse life events during ...

Understood reports children with ADHD are more likely to struggle with motor skills, highlighting the importance of early ...

A healthy diet in early pregnancy supports the child's motor development at the age of 5-6 years. Higher maternal body fat mass, on the other hand, has an adverse effect on the child's motor ...