Parents face an increasingly difficult decision: embrace technology in children’s education or protect their developing ...

A new report warns that AI poses a serious threat to children's cognitive development and emotional well-being.

When answers arrive preformed, that developmental pressure disappears. Children still learn, but they may be learning ...

How play and imagination fuel early childhood thinking ...

Sensory play is more than just fun and games. It's a vital component of childhood development. The rich neural pathways formed through sensory play facilitate learning and growth in all children, ...

The average number of children per family in the United States has fallen dramatically, from seven in 1800 to fewer than two in 2018. That’s good news for kids’ cognitive development, suggests a ...

From a psychiatric perspective, emotional development depends on one simple but crucial skill: recognising emotions and ...

Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is important for boosting cognition and mental well-being. Good brain health at this age is directly linked to better mental heath, ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Cognition holds because difficulty demands patience. What happens when AI no longer requires us to sustain engagement and delay resolution?