In an era of packed schedules, screen time, and intense focus on school readiness, many children are playing less than in previous generations, which harms development.

Child development is rarely a straight path: While many children progress smoothly from milestone to milestone, others may race ahead in one area and develop later in others. Disability, extended ...

BELOIT — “In order for brain capability to happen, it needs time. Think of the child’s first year as a fourth trimester of pregnancy.” That was the message delivered by Dr. Dipesh Navsaria during a ...