A new study has uncovered the ways different types of play are linked to children's social abilities and brain activity. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

Are you concerned about how much your child naps? Or maybe they don't nap enough? A study from the U.K.'s University of East Anglia shows that children's sleep needs are closely linked to their ...

A recent analysis of a major developmental dataset reveals that children who play musical instruments over several years ...

Preliminary findings by U.S. researchers suggest children born during the COVID-19 pandemic show lower IQ scores than those who were born before January 2020, but the underlying causes are still ...

Children growing up with high temperatures are less likely to meet developmental milestones for literacy and math This trend occurred in average temperatures above 86 degrees Fahrenheit, compared with ...

Researchers delve into the bilingual experience and its impact on children's context-sensitive perception of trust, offering insights into how language diversity can enrich and benefit children's ...

The ’50s parenting practices we now know were terrible for kids’ brains The 1950s promised perfect families with spotless ...