Educational technologies are increasingly embedded in early childhood learning environments, from preschool through the first years of primary school and ...

A high-quality preschool curriculum gives children opportunities to build both social-emotional and cognitive skills as they learn.

The early childhood years--especially between ages 2 and 6--form the cornerstone of a child's emotional, cognitive, and social development. During this period, children absorb information rapidly, ...

Governor Kay Ivey signs the Healthy Early Development and Screen Time Act to limit screen use in Alabama's childcare ...

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed the Healthy Early Development and Screen Time Act, limiting electronic screen access in ...

Children who begin reading for pleasure early in life tend to perform better at cognitive tests and have better mental health when they enter adolescence, a study of more than 10,000 young adolescents ...

Spending time outdoors and engaging in active play has all kinds of benefits for young children. It encourages gross motor skill development, helps improve coordination and balance, and can contribute ...

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In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers examined the role of different adversities experienced at different life course stages on cognitive aging (i.e., level and ...