While doing well in school should remain a top priority for children and their parents, children could miss out on valuable lessons and developmental opportunities if they are not involved ...

The COVID pandemic disrupted children's ability to self-regulate, according to new research from the University of East ...

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 ...

Much of the public discourse around artificial intelligence has focused, understandably, on its potential to fundamentally alter the workforce. But we must pay equal attention to AI’s threat to ...

Human development is influenced by, but not entirely determined by, our parents and our genes. Children may have very different personalities, and different strengths and weaknesses, than the ...

The center brings 216 more child care slots under a DOD contract with nonprofit Armed Services YMCA.

The safer children feel, the more they can show their true selves — warts and all — experts say. And that’s good for their development. By Melinda Wenner Moyer There was a moment over Thanksgiving ...

According to a 2021 survey by the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute, 87% of pet owners have experienced improvements in their mental health due to having a companion animal. I have certainly felt ...

New research reveals that Covid lockdowns set children's development back by years. The study shows how the pandemic hampered children’s ability to regulate their behaviour, stay focused and adapt to ...