Health issues and loss, social isolation and mental health problems -- the pandemic has had a drastic effect on our society. But how have the youngest members of society been coping with these changes ...

Engaging infants with a song provides a ready-made means for supporting social development and interaction, according to a new study. Engaging infants with a song provides a ready-made means for ...

Changing levels of the chemical dopamine, a chemical most associated with motivation, may help explain why stressful experiences during infancy can lead to lasting behavioral issues, a new study in ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently announced that they recommend that children over the age of 2 years and teachers wear face masks for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year to reduce the ...

A child’s social and emotional development refers to his or her self-esteem and behaviors when interacting with others. Predictable and stable interactions in a child’s early life provide a sense of ...

Tool spots developmental delays early, when intervention can make the biggest difference iPad app uses videos and eye-tracking to measure babies’ learning and responses Tool validated by 2,500 infants ...

Children lie much earlier, and more often, than most parents expect. Understanding why can help adults respond with clarity, not panic, and teach honesty without shame.

Portrait of an adorable little boy wearing a suit and standing near a chalkboard with a colorful brain sketch. Concept of child's development A new study from The Society for Research in Child ...