"Play nicely, children," has been a familiar plea of stressed-out parents and teachers since time immemorial. Now, new ...
Child cooperation improves when children who are not friends are given a shared goal, rather than simply being left to play ...
In an era of packed schedules, screen time, and intense focus on school readiness, many children are playing less than in previous generations, which harms development.
Parenting styles have become a major focus in child development research, especially as we learn more about their lasting impact on children's behavior and emotional well-being. Ongoing research ...
The Child & Family Blog, a leading online resource that explains child development research findings to lay audiences, has named UB psychologist Julie Bowker as its vice president. Owned by the ...
A new Danish study compiles 10 years of research from one of the world's largest and most detailed puberty cohorts and points to three main conclusions: puberty is occurring earlier; genes, pregnancy ...