Preschool education, early learning activities and development ideas that help young children build foundational skills, confidence, curiosity and a positive approach to learning.
A comprehensive study involving 2.8 million children across 64 countries reveals that increased digital media usage correlates with poorer academic performance, language skills, and heightened emotional and social difficulties, with effects varying by age and activity type. A scientific review…
Studies from the University of Miami and Amsterdam highlight how maternal engagement and familiar interactions influence infants’ physiological markers linked to emotional and social growth in their first months. New findings suggest that the small, ordinary exchanges between a mother…
South Korea plans to raise early childhood education and care spending to 10 trillion won next year, expanding free education for children aged three to five and improving nursery staff-to-child ratios, as part of broader government reforms to enhance childcare…
Research from the University of Glasgow finds that children born to mothers with depression show higher rates of conditions like autism and ADHD, regardless of antidepressant use during pregnancy, raising questions about the impact of untreated maternal mental health. A…
A shift towards prioritising children’s readiness over age is transforming potty training, with experts highlighting the importance of patience, consistency and recognising behavioural cues for success. Potty training can feel daunting, but it usually goes more smoothly when parents focus…
Portland-based Prelude Early Learning has received a $2 million Phase II grant from the NIH to expand its innovative music-to-literacy education programme, aiming to enhance pre-reading skills in young children through clinical trials involving 200 pupils. Prelude Early Learning has…
Recent studies reveal that while today’s preschoolers demonstrate advantages in pattern recognition and symbolic reasoning, they may lack key practical and independence skills valued in Soviet childhood, highlighting a complex shift in childhood development. Many people assume Soviet-era children were…
Federal plans to loosen Head Start standards face fierce pushback from Wisconsin advocates and national early childhood organisations, who warn that increased class sizes and reduced safety measures could jeopardise programme quality and vulnerable children’s well-being. Federal officials are facing…
Wisconsin advocates caution that US Department of Health and Human Services’ plan to relax Head Start standards could compromise safety and quality, especially in vulnerable communities, amid a broader debate on programme reform. Ruth Schmidt and Jennie Mauer argue that…
East Riding Council urges parents and carers to focus on social, emotional and practical skills from birth to prepare children for primary school, with emphasis on community support and early intervention. East Riding Council is urging parents and carers of…
South Africa’s literacy crisis begins before children learn to read, emphasising the importance of family, community, and policy support to foster language-rich environments and early learning. South Africa’s literacy challenge begins far earlier than many parents and policymakers might think.…
A comprehensive scientific review analysing data from over 2.8 million children across 64 countries highlights significant associations between intensive screen use and various developmental issues, raising calls for cautious monitoring of children’s digital habits. A large scientific review has added…
