What toys should parents buy for infants, school-age children? These guides help

Child development experts and organizations give advice to parents looking for the best toys for their kids based on ...
Ames Tribune

Iowa State's early childhood school remains a national leader 100 years in

Iowa State University's early childhood school has reached its centennial milestone, continuing its leadership in early childcare and education. The Child Development Laboratory School turned 100 in ...
CentralJersey.com

‘Handwriting supports important aspects of child development’

A new state law calls for old-fashioned cursive handwriting to be taught in elementary school - but the Lawrence Township ...
CNN

A father’s poor mental health may harm his children’s development, study finds

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter. Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it. Mothers bear much of the ...
The Conversation

Despite improvements to early education, more children are starting school developmentally behind. What’s going on?

So far, 2025 has been a horror year for early education and care. Much of the recent media and political coverage about childcare has focused on safety. This is understandable, given the numerous, ...
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Preschool teachers like Kayla Simon play a vital role in early childhood development

Kayla Simon is a preschool teacher at Lily Pad Learning Center in Fond du Lac. In her 13-year career, she's learned the importance of being a loving, safe space for children while their parents have ...
Psychology Today

The Pandemic's Impact on Children's Language Development

Source: spass/bigstockphoto What happens when 40 percent of a generation cannot function effectively at school? Signs are emerging that this may happen with the children who were 0 to 6 years old ...