Separation anxiety varies WIDELY between children. Some babies become hysterical when you are out of sight for a very short time. Other children seem to show ongoing anxiety at separations…
How to Tell If Your Child Has a Speech Delay, and How Can You Help?
Speech delay in children refers to a delay in the development of speech and language skills compared to what is considered typical for a child of the same age. It…
Autism Spectrum Disorder
What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a range of conditions that start early in life and can affect how kids communicate and interact with others….
Why Your Child Keeps Rewatching That Show (and Why It’s Good)
Summary: Children’s love for repeating shows, books, or activities is more than a quirk—it supports learning and emotional wellbeing. Cognitive science reveals that repetition helps kids detect patterns, a process critical…
90% of Brain Growth Happens Before Kindergarten
Did you know that by age 5, a child’s brain is 90% developed? The early years are a critical window of opportunity, shaping a child’s ability to learn, think and…
Commentary: Why there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in child development
DURHAM, England: For parents, carers and teachers, it’s often tempting to base our thinking on a child’s development around what we understand as “normal”. Much of the time we do this without…