The slow maturation of human children—often viewed as burdensome in modern parenting—is, in fact, a remarkable evolutionary achievement. Unlike other species, humans remain biologically immature and ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is ...

The millions of American parents with children stuck at home due to the pandemic don’t just have to cope with the added demands of child care and supporting online classes, but also with the fear that ...

Before age 5, a baby's brain grows rapidly, undergoing a uniquely important moment in development. Yet, many don't understand just how critical it is for setting a person's foundation for thriving.

Education in the 21st century is obsessed with assessing children, attempting to measure every aspect of their intelligence, learning and growth. Yet we are not, according to Isabelle Hau, measuring ...

In an era during which artificial intelligence and digital learning have increasingly become go-to platforms for early childhood education, experts are urging parents and educators to remember there’s ...

There’s no denying that most kids are fussy eaters and always avoid eating healthy, and that’s one of the main reasons why kids don’t get ample nutrition from their meals. While most parents emphasize ...

How do we create, finance, and incentivize the development of technologies to proactively support human development?