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 ...

Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development has been a central framework for understanding how children grow and learn. His model describes development through four sequential stages: sensorimotor, ...

The ECHO Cohort Consortium is a research program supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with the mission to enhance the health of children for generations to come. ECHO Cohort ...

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, ...

UNICEF supports parents and caregivers in Guatemala with training and skills that turn talking, hugging and play into ...

According to recent figures, about 250,000 children under the age of 15 participate in the National Disability Insurance ...

Heat above 30°C reduces early learning milestones and slows child development in children. Poor families experience the steepest declines.

A new study finds that when children get phones at a young age, they’re much more likely to face health risks like obesity ...

A study conducted in Israel found that survivors of childhood maltreatment showed impaired belief updating when interacting with strangers. Moreover, in individuals with impaired belief updating, ...