Child Development Classics

Electronic versus Traditional Toys: What They Mean for Infant Development

{The debate over traditional versus electronic toys for kids has only increased in recent years as high-tech toys have taken over the …

We all know that young children love repetition. If you have been around a child under the age of 3 lately, you know this well. They repeat …

Okay, we all know that sleep training is one of the most often-debating topics among parenting circles. Some parents swear by the …

I just heard about an interesting new cause/educational campaign for new parents that I thought was worth sharing. It's called CLICK for …

A few weeks ago I wrote a post entitled, "The Power of Words" in which I described studies showing that the gap in academic achievement …

{As someone who has survived colic with a newborn, I know how challenging it can be. A few ideas from science and personal experience.} I …

There was recently a fascinating story on NPR about closing the achievement gap between high and low-income children by focusing on …

I'm sure many of you parents out there have had several weeks (if not months) of your children making lists of what gifts they want for the …

Awhile back I wrote a post about the classic "mirror test" in psychological research. This test is meant to help researchers understand when …