A new study explored how parents' divorce affects early child development. Data from more than 62,000 children aged 3 to 5 ...

Dr. Bronagh Fitzpatrick explained that safety is not the absence of struggle; it’s the presence of connection.

A team of researchers has built a new measure of spatial activities to help researchers find ways to help children develop ...

Children's psychology encompasses the five stages of child development: newborn, infant, toddler, preschool, and school age. In the past, kids were often viewed simply as "mini-adults." It's only been ...

Every child says "no" to adult requests at some point, especially at certain ages. Responding with patience and room to protest can help ensure the task still gets done.

A substantial body of literature highlighted the primary role of parenting in promoting child development across several ...

Scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke are tracking children from birth to age 10 to understand how factors like maternal health, environment and substance use shape the ...

An empirical longitudinal study tracked the emergence of empathic concern in children. Children exhibit empathic concern at about 18 months. In an LMU study, the facial expressions, gestures, or ...

The book aims to help parents understand their child's — and their own — temperament. Drawing on research, Kurcinka offers a strength-based approach to parenting challenges.

It was the best day of the year in psychology class at Helias Catholic High School, according to some. A yearly tradition, Child Psychology Day gives students in psychology class a chance to bring ...

For Black boys living in the poorest neighborhoods, positive school experiences showed no significant effect on depressive ...