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

A new study from the University of Chicago investigates one potential source of discrepancy in child skill level: disparity in parents’ beliefs about their influence over their children’s development.

You’ll be qualified for employment and management positions in private childcare and daycare facilities, working with children from birth to 5 years old. You will learn in-demand skills like speaking, ...

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We all have that one friend who boasts their toddler is intuitive and wise beyond their years. These children get labeled "emotionally advanced," or "naturally empathetic" as their parents beam with ...

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Historically, mothers have received more research attention than fathers. And mothers have more often been characterized as children’s primary caregivers, whereas fathers have been characterized as ...