Making children laugh can build deep emotional connections and soothe their nervous systems, making them more resilient and open to new ideas, says a leading child development expert. Dr. Jacqueline ...

Children grow up in a complicated world full of many factors that impact their development. A new paper from the Center on ...

Educators and researchers around the world, especially in countries with limited resources, need cost-effective, scalable ...

There are as many definitions of creativity as there are people who try to define it. I’m using the term here to describe a habit of mind that questions convention and is open to the surprising ...

In the world of parenting, we often celebrate the ‘easy’ child, the one who never argues, always agrees, and seems perfectly happy to go with the flow. But as parents, we must develop a deeper ...

Western Michigan University's child development and services major prepares individuals to work with children and their families in a range of care and service settings. The program includes selection ...