Altruism—the giving of something that is personally costly—has been shown to promote physical and...
Tag - Child Development
People with Autism are Sensitive to the World around Them, Not Impaired
Since probably its first diagnosis, most have considered autism an impairment. However, emerging...
8 Reasons to Enroll Your Toddler in Preschool
It can be hard to let go of your baby, especially if it’s your first or your last. But there are...
Study: Breastfeeding Protects Babies from Environmental Pollution
We all know that pollution is bad for us, but when you live in a big city, there isn’t much you can...
Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping Linked To Improved Fine-Motor, Social Domains in 4-Year-Olds
The optimal timing for clamping the umbilical cord after birth has been a subject of debate over...
Modern Dads Do Diapers, but Not Baby Talk, and It’s Not a Bad Thing, Experts Say
With each generation, the between gender roles fades just a little . Today, it’s not uncommon for...
Exposure to Multiple Languages May Make Children Better Communicators
Many studies have examined the potential cognitive benefits of growing up in a multilingual home...
10 Reasons to Read to Your Baby
Reading can open up a whole new world for both children and adults, but did you know that reading...
Napping May Improve Learning Skills in Infants
Although countless studies have highlighted the importance of sleep for children and adults, very...
Above All Else, Babies Remember a Good Time
Whether you’re spending quality play-time with your baby or stressed out to the max, it’s hard not...
Toddlers Mimic Peers but Apes Don’t
In many ways, apes are our closest relation on the planet, but there are some distinguishing...