Child development theories help explain how children grow socially, emotionally, and cognitively over time. Understanding child development is valuable for appreciating the physical, emotional, and ...

Some children begin attempting to deceive their parents before their first birthdays, a new study suggests. About 1 in 4 ...

Recent studies show that even infants as young as 10 months old can display basic forms of deceit. By the time they reach three years, almost all children engage in these playful fabrications. This ...

This post was co-authored by Elzbieta Vitkauskaite and Ayten Bilgin. Every child has meltdowns. Every child gets distracted. Every child pushes boundaries. But some children experience these moments ...

Play can be a window into your child’s world! An expert explains how interpreting play can help you decode what your preschooler may be thinking and feeling. Preschool is a big milestone for both ...

Western Michigan University's child development and services major prepares individuals to work with children and their families in a range of care and service settings. The program includes selection ...