Preschoolers' cognitive skills declined after COVID-19 lockdowns. Lower-income children suffered most post pandemic.

Parents can empower children with six essential life skills, including focus, respecting others' opinions, communication, ...

The study of kids is among the first to show the pandemic's effects on youngsters before they start school. The post Pandemic ...

Are home-schooled children slow to develop social skills? No. Research shows that homeschooled kids are generally as socially skilled as children taught in schools, highlighting the fact that ...

When children play, they engage their imagination, problem-solving skills, and creativity. Play helps them navigate social interactions, take turns, negotiate, and cooperate. They also learn about ...

where children begin to play with others, sharing toys and ideas but not organizing play around a shared goal. The social skills developed here are stepping stones to more complex interactions.

At age four, conflicts can emerge as children learn to play together ... kids face social challenges ― both children's emotions and parents' emotions! But there are concrete skills that will ...

They are now more likely to: Share toys, taking turns with assistance Initiate or join in play with other children and make up games Begin dramatic play, acting out whole scenes (such as traveling ...

A new report by early years charity Kindred² found a difference of opinion between parents and teachers about how ready ...