While there are certainly benefits to the use of technology by children, there are also potential drawbacks that must be considered. One of the most significant concerns is the risk of addiction and ...

Child and adolescent development encompasses the dynamic progression of biological, cognitive, emotional, and social capacities from infancy through adolescence. Early developmental processes, such as ...

For parents, carers and teachers, it’s often tempting to base our thinking on a child’s development around what we understand as “normal”. Much of the time we do this without thinking, describing a ...

Choosing a child care arrangement for your baby or young child can be an extremely difficult choice for parents (if you are even fortunate enough to have the opportunity to make this choice). Many ...

Early childhood has received a great deal of attention in recent weeks, as Australia has sought to understand ways to relieve the cost pressures on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The ...

Researchers have identified small molecules in the blood that may impact early childhood development, showing how dietary exposures, early life experiences, and gut health can influence a child's ...