Play is more than just fun and games for children. It’s a crucial element of healthy development, shaping their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being. Through play, children explore ...

Halloween is on Thursday, and it's a favorite time of year for kids with all the candy and dressing up, but how can we ensure it goes smoothly? Child development expert and founder of Building All ...

Resilience isn't simply an ability to bounce back after disappointments or loss, or the ability to adapt to changes big and small. In my 30+ years of working with children and their parents, as well ...

Do you struggle to convince your child to try a new food? You’re not alone. As many as 30 to 50 percent of parents say their kids are picky eaters. Getting your child to try new foods is a common ...

ADHD can bring different challenges as children develop and have new experiences. Cultivating your role model skills, and helping your child celebrate their unique interactions with the world, lays ...

The development of moral reasoning is not based on what age or grade a child is in. It is a representation of how they see the world and get their needs met. As parents, we all look for that point ...

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 ...

Child Mental Health and Boredom: In today's world, if a child sits quietly for even two minutes, parents begin to worry. If they don't have a smartphone in hand, the child starts to get irritable, and ...

Western Michigan University's child development and services major prepares individuals to work with children and their families in a range of care and service settings. The program includes selection ...

Temper tantrums in children are a normal developmental phase rooted in emotional immaturity. Experts emphasise that ...