If you know you're going to have an extended period that involves a lot of social interaction, be sure to schedule some quiet, alone time for your child before and afterward. Research published ...

Reading bedtime stories, providing emotional support, and wrapping me in her perfumed hugs. I was also her favorite dinner date and shopping companion. Our only-child, single-parent dynamic gave ...

Reading, being read to, and sharing books in the home helps to build a child’s vocabulary and understanding of the world. Research shows children who start school with good vocabulary and ...

However, every child is different and you should never leave a child alone who isn’t ready or comfortable to do so." The organisation also issued guidance for parents who decide their children ...