What is cognitive development? Expert Dr Samantha Durrant answers parents' questions around this tricky subject, and how it ...

A study of preschool children found that brief digital or traditional gameplay improved performance on tasks requiring quick ...

During that period, clean air and climate policies substantially reduced local air pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and the ...

New research led by the University of St Andrews has shown that children perform cognitive tasks faster on their own in studies, rather than in the presence of a stranger. Cognitive control ...

Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development has been a central framework for understanding how children grow and learn. His model describes development through four sequential stages: sensorimotor, ...

Smartphone usage by children is a growing health concern as age has become no bar for phone use. Be it playing games or ...

The ECHO Cohort Consortium is a research program supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with the mission to enhance the health of children for generations to come. ECHO Cohort ...

Sensory play is more than just fun and games. It's a vital component of childhood development. The rich neural pathways formed through sensory play facilitate learning and growth in all children, ...

Researchers delve into the bilingual experience and its impact on children's context-sensitive perception of trust, offering insights into how language diversity can enrich and benefit children's ...