New research supports the view that the effects of the pandemic on preschoolers' development are not so dire. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) In a new study published in JAMA ...

As screen media becomes increasingly prevalent in the lives of young children, navigating its multifaceted impact is ...

When preschool is accessible, more children start school with confidence. More parents can work or pursue education knowing ...

Sensory play is more than just fun and games. It's a vital component of childhood development. The rich neural pathways formed through sensory play facilitate learning and growth in all children, ...

A University of Massachusetts Amherst sleep scientist, funded with $6.7 million in grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has launched two unprecedented studies that will track over time ...

A new Ohio State University study finds that despite parents' fears, daily screen time on tech devices will not severely harm the development of their preschoolers. The study, published in the journal ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. - Preschoolers' fine and gross motor skill development is indicative of later performance on two key measures of kindergarten readiness, according to a study published today by ...

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In a new study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers suggest that younger children may face fewer challenges than initially feared. Researchers in Canada used data from the Ontario Birth Study ...