Research on infant thinking suggests that babies are more complex thinkers than was once believed. There is now evidence that, by the end of their first year, children are capable of logical reasoning ...

There are four major developmental domains: physical, cognitive, language, and social-emotional. As children grow, they develop skills in all areas. Acquiring and mastering skills in certain domains ...

“My 3-year-old doesn’t seem very empathetic. Does this mean something is wrong?” “Someone told me that kids can’t 'do' empathy until age 9. Is that true?” These are examples of the types of questions ...

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, researchers evaluated how fundamental environmental supports, encapsulated as a thrive factor (T-factor), during the first year of life ...

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, ...

Researchers delve into the bilingual experience and its impact on children's context-sensitive perception of trust, offering insights into how language diversity can enrich and benefit children's ...

Ten years ago, Profs. Ariel Kalil and Susan Mayer co-founded the Behavioral Insights and Parenting (BIP) Lab at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy to better understand the ...

A high-quality preschool curriculum gives children opportunities to build both social-emotional and cognitive skills as they learn.

How much of your cognitive ability is shaped by your genetic inheritance compared to the environment you grow up in? A new ...