A child’s social and emotional development refers to his or her self-esteem and behaviors when interacting with others. Predictable and stable interactions in a child’s early life provide a sense of ...

Something as simple as sharing a crayon with another toddler at daycare or preschool can help a child learn empathy and conflict resolution.

Key Takeaways Summer camps promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles, helping children stay active even during long school breaks. They foster valuable social skills and emotional growth ...

Helping toddlers recognize and express emotions is an essential part of their development. One of the best tools for achieving this in a playful, hands-on way is the Emotions Sensory Bag. This ...

When we understand how children grow emotionally, we can support them more effectively. Milestones can be helpful guides, but remember that many children struggle with emotion regulation, especially ...

Teaching kids to be aware of emotions is just the beginning. Now, we’ll build on that foundation and look at what to expect as your child’s emotional development progresses from toddlerhood to ...

Using smart devices to calm or occupy toddlers during tantrums could stunt their healthy emotional development and make them more volatile over time, a study shows. Five researchers published the ...

Emotional intelligence does not emerge suddenly when a person becomes a grown-up. Actually, it begins developing in a child from the youngest years of his or her life. For a toddler, developing skills ...

Children begin learning language long before they fully understand its deeper meaning. When adults intentionally introduce ...

Teacher Jamalia Sheets watches a child model the emotion “surprised” during an activity in the infant classroom at Ellis Early Learning. Credit: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report ...

CASTLE POINT, Mo. — Lucretia Wilks, who runs a small day care out of her home in north St. Louis County, is used to watching young children embrace, hold hands and play together in close quarters. But ...