Expanding knowledge of brain and child development, along with growing evidence regarding effective interventions to improve outcomes for children, youth, and families, led the National Academies of ...

This article emphasizes gaining understanding as a foundation for successful parental attitudes. Practical implementation enhances skill know-how. The “details of developmental parenting” include ...

“When recess is built around principles of safety and inclusion, students learn to self-regulate their emotions and resolve conflicts that arise during the course of play,” she said. “When a child ...

The zone of proximal development (ZPD), also known as the zone of potential development, is a concept often used in classrooms to help students with skill development. The core idea of the ZPD is that ...

Development can be thought of as a journey. The journey begins at conception with a genetic roadmap to guide the way. As this journey continues through predictable stages of birth, infancy, childhood, ...

The Western Nevada College Child Development Center provides nearly 100 children with the power of early education. “Teachers and staff provide nearly 100 children from community families with safety, ...