I thought that knowing the alphabet and counting to 20 meant a child is "ready," but my sister says some schools go beyond that. The district doesn't issue a list of readiness skills.

A father’s poor mental health may harm child development, a new study has found. Here’s how fathers, too, can get the support they need.

Child Development How to Support Your Child’s Social Emotional Development Age-specific strategies build skills while honoring your child's real needs. Posted June 18, 2025 | Reviewed by Davia Sills ...

Arrange for those services. Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicare program, covers developmental screenings during wellness checks for children at 9 months, 18 months and 30 months of age. The screening uses ...

Early behavioral health problems need earlier interventions Date: October 16, 2023 Source: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Summary: Data from more than 15,000 lower-income children ...

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — A summer playgroup for infants and toddlers, sponsored by the Exceptional Family Member Program ...

Adults — including parents, teachers and coaches — shouting at, denigrating or verbally threatening children can be as damaging to their development as sexual or physical abuse, a new study finds.

The Sultanate of Oman stands as a pioneering nation in early childhood development, both in terms of policies and services.

Children (like adults) vary in their social needs. Some are perfectly happy and healthy with one or two friends; others are easily popular and enjoy having lots of friends.

UNICEF, West Bengal government, and industry chambers united to boost child welfare through CSR initiatives. A 'CSR Portal' ...

During the early stages of breast development, your child might only need a training bra, says Dr. Hoang. They can move to a more supportive bra as their breast development continues, she adds.

In the past few years, Congress has authorized funding to build more child development centers — 16 in fiscal 2023, and nine in the fiscal 2024 defense policy law.