Last month, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a policy statement calling for a ban on physical discipline for children. Here are seven of the most effective discipline approaches.
This article, the first in a new series, will highlight efforts being led by local, state and national partners of the recently launched National Collaborative for Infants and Toddlers (NCIT) to advance promising prenatal-to-three policies and programs that create and expand family support systems.
A new report suggests poor counting in the previous U.S. Census could negatively affect funding that supports early childhood learning and development. And things might not get better for the next one.
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Traditionally, when it was time to read a story to your child, you would pull out a book and do…
How can parents choose toys that not only are fun, but also help a child learn? The American Academy of Pediatrics published a report title “Selecting Appropriate Toys for Young Children in the Digital Era.”
Kindergarten isn’t what it used to be — and that might not be a bad thing.
Children living in poverty often endure stress from adverse experiences, such as exposure to violence, loss of a loved one…
by Madeline Harms, University of Wisconsin-Madison Each year, more than 6 million children in the United States are referred to…
by Lisa S. Scott, University of Florida Parents often receive books at pediatric checkups via programs like Reach Out and…
When children demonstrate self-control, it’s a strong indicator of later educational and economic success. But according to this PBS Newshour…
We have the physical skill to do it, but (as many adults know) doing it well often remains a challenge:…