The First Five Years

A study at the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital examined the effects of reading with toddlers using physical books versus reading…

Half of all U.S. families has reported difficulty finding child care. According to the Council for a Strong America, the U.S. national economy loses…

Look at this: According to the American Optometric Association, infants should have their first comprehensive eye exam at six months of age, an additional…

It’s well known that breastfeeding provides significant health benefits for newborns. Perhaps less well known is the fact that breastfeeding can offset…

Growing up near green spaces is good for mental health. In fact, the more time young children spend in nature the lower the risk of mental health issues…

A recent study out of Canada has found that children who both bully and are bullied are at higher risk of experiencing childhood depression as well as…

“Kids just want to have fun. That’s good because children learn through play. And playing with your children offers you a way to put more fun in your…

During the first five years, children are learning huge amounts of information every moment. A child’s experiences in the early years actually build the…

When it comes to knowing what preverbal babies want, parents sometimes wish the universe would give them a sign. One way of lessening the frustration may…

Caring for children with disabilities and special needs takes time. It also takes patience, flexibility, and in many cases Paid Family Leave. With Paid…