New research has found that early childhood exposure to high ambient temperatures may hinder the development of foundational ...

When kids are at home, it can be tricky to find ways to keep them entertained that are fun, safe and affordable. Besides running outside in the sprinkler, drawing with markers and colored pencils, or ...

It was the best day of the year in psychology class at Helias Catholic High School, according to some. A yearly tradition, Child Psychology Day gives students in psychology class a chance to bring ...

As parents embark on another school year, discover the transformative power of connection over perfection in nurturing ...

2 ‘Gentle Parenting’ Traps a Developmental Psychologist Is Calling Out originally appeared on Parade. The day-to-day reality of raising children can be chaotic, to say the least. So, it's no wonder ...

Developmental delays can affect a child’s physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, or behavioral skills. Often, delays affect more than one area of development. When a child has delays ...

We are living in an age of metaphorical parenting. First it was tiger parenting. Then helicopter parenting, snowplow parenting, and free-range parenting became trends. Now, gentle parenting is having ...

Children in need of child protective services (CPS) and foster care experience some of the highest levels of trauma, neglect, and abuse. Sadly, their only safety nets frequently consist of caring ...

If your child is able to self-regulate and keep a level head, even when things don't go their way, Dr. Sheppard says this is ...

Parents often sense when their child seems to think, question, or learn differently from others their age. Some children show unusually strong curiosity, advanced reasoning, or a deep emotional ...