“Playing is essential to brain development,” said CEO Douglas Love. “The more opportunities kids have to self-direct their play, exploration and discovery, the easier it is for them to learn, and they ...

The successful outcomes of a Boston College School of Social Work trial in Rwanda—one that reached thousands of impoverished families and delivered an intervention aimed at reducing family violence ...

What nurtures a child’s holistic development? How can we address the cognitive overload and parent-child disconnect of the ...

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, ...

While there are certainly benefits to the use of technology by children, there are also potential drawbacks that must be considered. One of the most significant concerns is the risk of addiction and ...

Andrew Whitehouse receives funding from the NHMRC, the Angela Wright Bennett Foundation and the Autism CRC. Early childhood has received a great deal of attention in recent weeks, as Australia has ...

Sophie M Phillips is supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Trish Tucker receives funding from the Canada Foundation of Innovation, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, ...