It's Mother’s Day! Here at ACSH, that means it's time to highlight how dedicated moms help mold their children into capable, ...

Human development is influenced by, but not entirely determined by, our parents and our genes. Children may have very different personalities, and different strengths and weaknesses, than the ...

In our latest five questions with feature, meet Susie Stoffer, principal at Weaver Child Development Center in Canton.

Much of the public discourse around artificial intelligence has focused, understandably, on its potential to fundamentally alter the workforce. But we must pay equal attention to AI’s threat to ...

One of the joys of parenthood is watching your child reach milestones as they grow to become their own person: first laugh, first roll over, first steps. But one milestone parents really look forward ...

Western Michigan University's child development and services major prepares individuals to work with children and their families in a range of care and service settings. The program includes selection ...

The safer children feel, the more they can show their true selves — warts and all — experts say. And that’s good for their development. By Melinda Wenner Moyer There was a moment over Thanksgiving ...

According to a 2021 survey by the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute, 87% of pet owners have experienced improvements in their mental health due to having a companion animal. I have certainly felt ...