Having conversations with your child can help boost brain development and the conversations between parent and child seem to hit different.

In an era of packed schedules, screen time, and intense focus on school readiness, many children are playing less than in previous generations, which harms development.

Discover how certain everyday expressions of reproach or comparison can erode a child's self-confidence and create chronic insecurities in adulthood. Learn expert tips on how to communicate with ...

The ability to create and appreciate humor is a valuable asset in both adults and children. Here's how to set your child on the path to laughter.

Resilience isn't simply an ability to bounce back after disappointments or loss, or the ability to adapt to changes big and small. In my 30+ years of working with children and their parents, as well ...

What is the 7-7-7 rule for parenting and does it actually work? We share insight into the benefits and considerations of the ...

New federal data shows about two-thirds of the nation’s 3- to 5-year-olds are on track to enter kindergarten. The effort to ...

She felt the world shrink when nursery staff asked about her child's development, and that moment landed as exhaustion, worry ...

Western Michigan University's child development and services major prepares individuals to work with children and their families in a range of care and service settings. The program includes selection ...

Remember the time your son or daughter looked at you and said, "What do you do at work all day?" It's difficult to explain what happens at work. Sometimes, the best way for a child to learn is for ...