A recent study among 3- to 7-year-old children showed that children's motor skills benefitted if a child was older and participated in organized sports. Additionally, the study provided information ...

Independent outdoor time, even as little as 30 minutes daily after childcare, was found to significantly enhance motor competence in children, particularly girls. This improvement in motor skills was ...

Every child develops at their own pace, but if it seems like your child is not meeting their milestones when it comes to ...

Extensive evidence shows that fetal exposure to tobacco compounds when pregnant mothers smoke is associated with adverse developmental outcomes, and some studies have shown a dose-response ...

Early childhood is crucial for fine motor development, where activities like playing with clay, sensory bins and open-ended toys strengthen hand muscles and improve coordination. Engaging in creative ...

A new study heightens concerns over the potential health effects on children of a group of ubiquitous chemicals known as phthalates, a class of chemicals that are known to disrupt the endocrine system ...

For generations, farther back than anyone can remember, the women in Rano Dodojonova’s family have placed their babies in “gahvoras,” cradles that are part diaper, part restraining device. Dodojonova, ...

Emma Sumner receives funding from The Leverhulme Trust. Elisabeth L Hill receives funding from The Leverhulme Trust. From rolling over to walking and saying words, most parents will remember the exact ...