Early Childhood Education

Adverse early experiences can make young minds inflexible, while a carefree childhood has clear cognitive benefits.

A long-term study of a statewide preschool program tracked students through the sixth grade and found those who attended prekindergarten falling behind.

Some of our most common, ingrained expressions have damaging effects on millions of people – and many of us don't know we're hurting others when we speak.

"It wasn’t until I started taking my older son to day care that I began to love children in general."

From sleeping in separate beds to their children to transporting them in prams, Western parents have some unusual ideas about how to raise them

Child Psychiatrist Joshua Sparrow, MD, explains the most common tests given to babies after birth, NBAS and APGAR, and what each one tests for in newborns

Click here or on the picture for a larger version Movement developing This development schedule shows which skills a child develops and in which order. You start at the bottom and build up. Connections are made in the brain through movement. As a result, children develop physically, but also

The global response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has changed daily life in many ways for many people. Yet child development has not paused, and supporting children, families, and care providers of all kinds is as important as ever. In this guide, the Center on the Developing Child has gathered a number of resources and …