Re “Schools need focus on emotional development” (Oct. 15): Yes, in our schools, social and emotional development is a critical curricular focus, meaning there is a daily and weekly use of content and ...

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 ...

Why do we study anxiety as a multi-faceted construct? Does it matter to our phenomenology, how we experience this emotion, and how we behave? This begs the question: What matters most in the study of ...

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, USA, 3 June 2025 – In a comprehensive Genomic Press research article, scientists have uncovered remarkable insights into how the earliest brain connections shape infant ...

While toddler hugs and cuddles may be simple actions, they also have great emotional importance. During the toddler stage of development, children are still learning how to express their emotions and ...

Consider the humble lump of pink Play-Doh. To a parent, it’s a quick toddler playtime activity. But ask an early childhood educator about Play-Doh, and it’s a science experiment, an opportunity for ...

Will artificial intelligence short-circuit students’ social-emotional development? Or can it help them build vital interpersonal skills in an increasingly tech-driven world? Those are questions many ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Ultra-processed foods can have an impact on a young child’s emotional and behavioral development, a new study says. Kids ...

Inner Child is Health and Me's new mental health series where we deep dive into lesser-known aspects of child psychology and how it shapes you as you grow up. Often unheard, mistaken, and ...

Emotional intelligence is the ability to be aware of our emotions, to control and express them healthily and to manage our interpersonal relationships with judgment and empathy. Much has been said in ...