Research into the neuroscience and biology of fatherhood has concluded that the idea that women are “primary caregivers”, solely responsible for nurture and care, limits…
Child & Family Blog EditorMarch 2019
We cover research on the development of empathy in children as part of health social and emotional development. Empathy is developed within loving family relationships.
Diverse practices in children’s play in cultures call for skepticism that Euro-American child development approaches are best everywhere.
Professor Jaipaul L. RoopnarineOctober 2018
When social emotional development has proceeded well, children develop self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making.
Professor Charlie LewisOctober 2018
Children with siblings who displays more empathy are likely to develop more empathy themselves, finds a new early childhood development study.
Child & Family Blog EditorOctober 2018
Long-term impacts of play deprivation during early child development include isolation, depression, reduced self-control and poor resilience.
Stuart BrownOctober 2018
Child development milestones or stages mark the attainment of particular levels of cognitive competence. They vary widely among children.
Professor Cynthia LightfootJune 2018
Children like participating in arts, so it is a good development tool if it works. The arts are, however, being cut back in education.
Child & Family Blog EditorDecember 2017
Early predictors of extreme antisocial behavior are low empathy, low guilt and emotional sensitivity and uncaring behavior.
Child & Family Blog EditorApril 2017
