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

But from the perspective of neuroscience, reading is much more than just entertainment. This is especially true for children and teenagers. In the young brain, reading stimulates specific cognitive ...

Research on infant thinking suggests that babies are more complex thinkers than was once believed. There is now evidence that, by the end of their first year, children are capable of logical reasoning ...

When your precocious 7-year-old refuses to go horse riding because it makes them sneeze, stop and think. Have they made a connection that you missed? Cancel the class and celebrate! Your child is ...

If you have a child, a younger sibling, or even a friend with a kid, you’ll know just how quickly they seem to grow up. One minute they’re a little newborn raisin, screaming, sleeping, pooping, and ...

New research from UC San Diego sheds light on how cannabis affects youth and their ability to maintain attention, react and retain information.

As every parent knows, an infant's early life is a series of milestones, from logging every development to regular checkups ...

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, ...

Critical thinking does not develop automatically. Using William Perry’s model of cognitive development, Adeola A. Matthew shows how lecturers can help students progress from simplistic, dualistic ...