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The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children

Children need to develop a variety of skill sets to optimize their development and manage toxic stress. Research demonstrates that developmentally...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Physical activity (PA) is important for children’s health and development, yet preschoolers are not meeting...

Today’s children and adolescents are immersed in both traditional and new forms of digital media. Research on traditional media, such...

Play is so important to optimal child development that it has been recognized by the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights...

Few things are more associated with childhood than playtime, but some kids aren't getting enough free playtime. These are times when...

Children are constantly learning and growing, and this continues into their adult years. However, studies show that a child’s brain is...

Kids that learn to connect their own experiences to those around them interact in a way that promotes a much safer and trusting environment....

While some aspects of thankfulness come along with developmental milestones, there are things that we can do to help our kids better...

Finally, a child’s relationships with those around them and society as a whole are critical components of their well-being. This does...

Mental Health & Emotional Development Equally as crucial as their physical health, a child’s mental health and emotional development...

We were not meant to go through life alone. Healthy relationships and social support systems from the community are vital to lifelong...

Through play, they develop physically and discover a slew of emotional skills,and they learn how to process the world. In short, play...