Bringing a furry friend into your home does more than just add joy and laughter to your family. Pets can actually help your ...

Luby is an infant/preschool psychiatrist clinician researcher at Washington University School of Medicine. Barch is a clinical scientist researcher at Washington University in St. Louis. The New York ...

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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, ...

Tanoto Foundation convened government leaders, international organisations, researchers, and civil society at the 2025 International Symposium on Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED), in ...

Parents' genes -- even when not directly inherited by a child -- may play a role in their educational and mental health outcomes, finds a new report. Parents' genes -- even when not directly inherited ...

Positive psychology is a movement that puts the focus on happiness and thriving rather than problems and mental illness. According to Psychology Today, "Positive psychology is a branch of psychology ...

Each semester, practicum students are paired up with focus children from the lab to observe. Feedback is shared with parents.