Parents face an increasingly difficult decision: embrace technology in children’s education or protect their developing ...

Women's elevated anxiety, depression and stress during pregnancy altered key features of the fetal brain, which subsequently decreased their offspring's cognitive development at 18 months. These ...

New devices can be worn by babies and toddlers to count the number of words they are exposed to each day. Research suggests that word counts and exposure to adult conversations can boost cognitive ...

The first 1000 days of a child's life are important since it represents the most active period of brain development. But new data shows that some toddlers may not be getting all the recommended ...

Positive psychology is a movement that puts the focus on happiness and thriving rather than problems and mental illness. According to Psychology Today: Positive psychology is a branch of psychology ...

A new study has uncovered the ways different types of play are linked to children's social abilities and brain activity. The research, conducted by researchers at King's College London and Cardiff ...

A new report warns that AI poses a serious threat to children's cognitive development and emotional well-being.

Rufus Tony Spann, Ph.D., L.C.P.C., L.P.C. Mental Health / Holistic Health Dr. Rufus Tony Spann is a nationally certified school psychologist, licensed professional counselor, yoga teacher and reiki ...

Can dirty diapers predict cognitive development? The poop of one-year olds may predict cognitive development. All parents have likely done it: stared at their baby’s diaper pondering the meaning of ...

When answers arrive preformed, that developmental pressure disappears. Children still learn, but they may be learning ...