Collecting can actually say a lot about a child’s development.

A child psychologist shares 6 common parenting habits to break and offers simple, practical alternatives for each one.

As the parent of a soon-to-be teenager, I can attest that every parent I know is worried about kids and screens. Instead, researchers are forced to observe the real world, which is wildly messy and ...

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When was the last time you saw a child completely absorbed in play—building a block tower, chasing friends through a backyard, or creating imaginary worlds with whatever materials they could find?

The holiday season is upon us and during this time, kids are given everything from gifts to food. It’s natural for parents to want their children to say “please” and “thank you” when shown this ...

Ten years ago, Profs. Ariel Kalil and Susan Mayer co-founded the Behavioral Insights and Parenting (BIP) Lab at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy to better understand the ...

Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years, when the environments, supports, and relationships they experience have profound effects. Their ...

Nonparental child care is a key support for working parents and contributes to long-term child health and development. Yet high-quality affordable care that meets parents’ needs can be hard to find.

Parents, want to give their kids every opportunity to thrive. That means nurturing their minds, fueling their bodies, and supporting their rapid growth with proper nutrition. While a well-balanced ...

For children, online gaming has emerged as one of their main pastimes due to its broad spectrum of choices that are not only ...

According to a 2021 survey by the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute, 87% of pet owners have experienced improvements in their mental health due to having a companion animal. I have certainly felt ...