Children’s gross motor skills, which involve whole-body movement, are just about fully developed around this age, although they will continue to be refined over the next few years as your child learns ...

For many children, starting pre-kindergarten marks their first introduction to structured daily school time. Children in pre-kindergarten are still developing both their gross motor skills, which ...

No parent likes a toddler with a drum set. In today's Academic Minute, part of Spelman College Week, Karen Brakke examines the development of motor skills in toddlers. Brakke is an associate professor ...

Childhood is a high-impressionable stage and parenting methods highly affect kids' development. Dr Sood shares 4 essential ...

A new study suggests that excessive screen time can impair children’s motor-skill development, with experts warning that even small daily habits may have long-term effects.

This story is sponsored by Lifetime Products. As summer approaches, children ditch their snow boots and put on their sneakers to play outside in the sun. The right play activities can go beyond ...

With a new school year beginning, many students are expected to rapidly transition from months full of activity and movement to a classroom that relies—primarily—on stasis. This can be a problem, ...

Toddlers today are being more and more exposed to screens in the modern age of technology, at the expense of active play and social engagement. Parents and educators alike have expressed concerns ...

Outdoor play is vital for children's holistic development, offering significant benefits beyond mere enjoyment. It enhances ...