Based on extensive (personal) research, here are a few of these important stages child development experts may have missed.

We all want to raise happy, healthy children. Most parents hope their children will be successful academically and profe ...

By the age of five, a child’s brain is 90 percent developed. The habits, life and lifestyle patterns in the early years, ...

For parents, carers and teachers, it’s often tempting to base our thinking on a child’s development around what we understand as “normal”. Much of the time we do this without thinking, describing a ...

The need for affordable child care doesn't end with kindergarten, government, business and providers must work together, and ...

Eating a healthy diet during childhood is crucial for overall well-being and reducing the risk of chronic illnesses.

Mothers suffering from postpartum depression are likely to transmit the depression symptoms to their children with a lack of ...

The Child Care Business Incentive grants were awarded to 13 employers, with the funds designated for projects to build and expand child care and daycare centers in Iowa communities.

Investing in girls'education transforms communities, countries and the entire world. Girls who receive an education are less likely to marry young and more likely to lead healthy, productive lives.

DES MOINES, Iowa – Two childcare projects in North Iowa will share in $14 million in new grants announced Monday by Governor ...

“People often underestimate the complexity of pretend play,” she says. “Children just look like they’re having fun when ...

Lower the saddle: set the saddle low so that the child can place both feet flat on the ground. This provides a sense of ...