Child Development
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How Brain Development Blossoms From Ages 2-7
Before neuroimaging, many neuroscientists believed that only young brains could be expanded. They believed that all the brain’s memory-holding cells (neurons) were present at ... -
Building Your Child’s Memory
Kids continue developing in many different ways every day. However, all parents know that many young children face difficulties focusing their minds when it ... -
Don’t Obsess so Much Over Developmental Milestones
It’s natural for parents to stress over their child’s development, rejoicing when the child achieves milestones “ahead of schedule” and fretting about any perceived ... -
Why Regular Napping Helps Kids Learn
Sleeping is a requirement for all parents while their children are babies, but did you know that continued napping helps children learn? While some ... -
What Your Child Should Know By the End of 8th Grade
Do you know what your child’s future holds as middle school comes to an end? Many parents are anxious about their child’s academic readiness ... -
Child Development and Genomics
Child development is affected by a variety of factors. These factors can either be internal or external. External factors include all the physical surroundings ... -
Developmental Milestones: Age 9
Rapid development exhibited in younger children is generally gone by the time your child reaches the age of nine. During the ninth year, many ... -
Developmental Milestones: Age 8
Your child is most likely becoming more self-assured with each passing day. As a parent, you may be pondering if that assurance is warranted. ... -
Developmental Milestones: Age 7
Your child is fast growing and changing as they approach the early elementary school years. Parents may be shocked by their child’s newfound ability ... -
Developmental Milestones: Age 6
Do you ever wonder how your child’s accomplishments compare to those of other kids his or her age? As your six-year-old approaches the end ...