Are children born with an impulse to be social? It’s commonly believed that children are born, morally, as blank slates and must be taught from an early age to be prosocial. But while parents ...

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 ...

Developmental delays can affect a child’s physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, or behavioral skills. Often, delays affect more than one area of development. When a child has ...

From birth, human survival depends on the ability to engage with others. This ability, which is essential for development, ...

The Child Study Center and Social Development Lab’s research focuses on developmental pathways to risk and resilience, particularly within early development from pregnancy to early childhood. For ...

children develop cognitive skills as they navigate social interactions, create stories, and solve imaginary challenges. The ...

“Play is inextricably linked to other areas of your child’s holistic development,” explains Gaynor Rice, an early years professional. “This means things like their social, emotional and ...