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

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Public health professionals are now getting ready for an influx in families who put off or struggled to access early intervention for their children who may be experiencing ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Alexander watches Paw Patrol with fervor, bowls his baby brother over with hugs and does everything with gusto. What the 3-year-old West Chicago toddler can’t do yet is speak more than ...

Castle Point, Mo. — Lucretia Wilks, who runs a small daycare out of her home in north St. Louis County, is used to watching young children embrace, hold hands and play together in close quarters. But ...

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

Toddlers thrive on predictable routines, which foster a sense of security and emotional stability. Structured daily activities help them regulate intense emotions, build confidence, and develop ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Wearing a tutu and a messy ponytail, CJ RainingBird, 4, sprawls out on her carpeted living room floor, scribbling on a notebook. She looks up eagerly after completing each pen ...

When looking for toys that foster a child’s development, there are three things to remember—education, engagement and entertainment. “Educational toys benefit kids’ motor, sensory and problem-solving ...