Self-regulation is the ability to control behavioral and emotional responses. It's having the skill to calm yourself down when you get upset, to adjust to a change, and to...
The Basics of Social and Emotional Development
The Sense of Self & Relationships Domain of Development refers to the social and emotional development children go through, especially in their first five years of life, during which they […]
Epigenetics and Child Development
What is epigenetics and how does it relate to child development?
How Your Child Learns and Grows Through Play
How Your Child Learns and Grows Through Play from Birth to Three When you make time to play each day, you are giving your child a big dose of love and learning. Wise words...
How does nutrition affect the developing brain?
Brain development is most sensitive to a baby's nutrition between mid-gestation and two years of age. Children who are malnourished–not just fussy eaters but truly deprived...
Healthy Mealtimes: Feeding Your Baby and Toddler Right from the Start
Food is at the center of our lives. And it’s much more than the fuel that keeps us going. It can be a source of pleasure, celebration, and—sometimes—challenges. Mealtime...
Feelings: The Foundation of Healthy Child Development
It's important for parents to help their child learn how to cope with their feelings. Learn how parents are their child's guide in sharing the joys and coping with the...
Why Do Babies Like Boxes Best?
Why Do Babies Like Boxes Best? It is Ella’s first birthday, and her mom is excited. She places a brightly wrapped present in front of Ella and tears just a small portion of...
The Case of Brain Science and Guided Play
Why Play? Monkeys play. Dogs play. Rats play. Even octopuses play. And without any instruction, children of all races and genders, in all cultures of the world, invent and...
From Feelings to Friendships: Nurturing Healthy Social-Emotional Development in the Early Years
The bond between a parent and child builds the child’s ability to form relationships with others, express emotions, and face difficult challenges. Through supportive...
How To Help Your Child Develop Empathy
Empathy is the ability to imagine how someone else is feeling in a particular situation and respond with care. This is a very complex skill to develop. Being able to...
Strong Bonds Yield Strong Learners
The question for all of us is how we can give all babies and toddlers the best start on a life-long journey of learning? The first day of learning — when a child begins...
Fathers as a Resource in Early Child Care Settings
Fathers—and men—are an important part of a child’s world. Fathers interact with children differently than mothers. They tend to engage in more physically stimulating and...