A new study found that the leading environmental factor influencing brain structure and function is the socioeconomic status ...

Children are often perceived as beings who have very little or lack autonomy. The core of liberal education theory is to emphasize individual freedom and equality. In the context of liberal education, ...

Our brains make us who we are. But what makes our brains? Which of the myriad experiences and characteristics that define a ...

Background The extent to which poor oral health in young children impacts developmental milestones is unclear. Aim To review the evidence of association between poor oral health and development of ...

Cognitive development continues through adulthood. Source: Isabelle Brocas In the 1930s, Jean Piaget formulated his cognitive development theory, suggesting that children progressively gain knowledge ...

If you and your family are happily engaging one another without staring into electronic devices, your brains and ...

Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is important for boosting cognition and mental well-being. Good brain health at this age is directly linked to better mental heath, ...

Sensory play is more than just fun and games. It's a vital component of childhood development. The rich neural pathways formed through sensory play facilitate learning and growth in all children, ...

A study has shown that iconic characters such as Peter Rabbit -- or Toad and Ratty from The Wind in the Willows -- can also play an important role in the development of children's theory of mind ...

But how does all this change how young children develop? Human development is essentially a social practice. From infancy, we participate in the world around us and learn from experience, especially ...

Emerging evidence from AIIMS, New Delhi and various other studies indicates that early screen exposure may harm social, language, and behavioural development in young children. However, if you are ...

Did you know that animal sounds can be crucial to your child’s early speech and language development? Speech refers to the production of sounds that transform into words through the physical act of ...