We talk a lot about the children’s mental health crisis.But we rarely talk about where it actually begins. For most people, the crisis looks like an anxious 5-year-old, an overwhelmed teenager, or a school struggling to meet rising behavioral needs. But the science points to the brain shaping experiences that take place in the early years: the foundations for attention, emotional regulation, frustration tolerance, and social connection are laid long before a child enters pres

Baby babble plays a crucial role in an infant's cognitive, social, and emotional development.

A joint position statement of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning...

There is mixed evidence regarding the impact of technology on children's development. Educators and parents have been warned about the potential negative effects of background television (Kirkorian et al. 2009; AAP 2011b), passive screen media use (AAP 2011b), and the link between media use and childhood obesity (White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity 2010; Birch, Parker, & Burns 2011; Schepper 2011). Identified possible negative outcomes include irregular sleep patterns