A new study finds that when young kids find loopholes, or sneaky work-arounds, for instructions, they must apply advanced ...

They are now more likely to: Share toys, taking turns with assistance Initiate or join in play with other children and make up games Begin dramatic play, acting out whole scenes (such as traveling ...

Are children born with an impulse to be social? It’s commonly believed that children are born, morally, as blank slates and must be taught from an early age to be prosocial. But while parents ...

"Judging from the other activities on kids' social network list, the motivators and behaviors associated with this stage of development remain constant across generations (communicating likes and ...

Some will help your kids grow and build self-esteem; others will prove to be bad news. But they’re all important, and at the heart is a quirky paradox of social development: Kids want – and need – ...

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 ...

The role of parents is very important for the complete development of the child. Proper care and nutrition are necessary for ...

Love Monster is a delightful character who provides a great role model when it comes to learning about emotional and social development. Children’s social and emotional skills begin to develop ...

The Child Study Center and Social Development Lab’s research focuses on developmental pathways to risk and resilience, particularly within early development from pregnancy to early childhood. For ...

Most parents believe their children’s social development has been negatively affected by school closures during the Covid pandemic, according to a Central Statistics Office (CSO) study.

Supporting the healthy development of children requires an approach to smartphone and social media use underpinned by age appropriate design and education, argue Victoria Goodyear and colleagues ...