I remember sitting at a friend’s kitchen table after school, watching the way she spoke to her mother without hesitation. She disagreed about something small—I don’t even remember what. No one raised ...

Children lie much earlier, and more often, than most parents expect. Understanding why can help adults respond with clarity, not panic, and teach honesty without shame.

Researchers have identified small molecules in the blood that may impact early childhood development, showing how dietary exposures, early life experiences, and gut health can influence a child's ...

Imaginary friends are common in early childhood and are usually a normal feature of cognitive and emotional development. For clinicians, the key challenge is distinguishing typical imaginative play ...

We often use the terms pretend play or make-believe play (the acting out of stories which involve multiple perspectives and the playful manipulation of ideas and emotions), that reflect a critical ...

UNICEF supports parents and caregivers in Guatemala with training and skills that turn talking, hugging and play into powerful tools for early childhood development. Adolfo Chen and his son Leicher ...