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The sensory experience of messy play has far-reaching benefits for brain development, creativity and risk-taking, says Anne O'Connor
Children are arriving at school still in nappies, some do not respond to their own names and cannot speak, reveals a think tank report.
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The first London-wide plan to make the capital more 'child-friendly' has been revealed by mayor Ken Livingstone. 'Making London Better', launched on Tuesday, sets out a framework to develop policies,...
Building dens is a natural and important pastime in children's social and emotional development. Anne O'Connor explores how adults can support this form of play while respecting children's need for...
Investing in integrated early childhood development programmes is one of the best ways to reduce health inequalities, the World Health Organisation's Commission has concluded.
A baby's birth weight appears to have a greater influence on future mental ability and educational performance than their upbringing, say researchers at the Medical Research Council (MRC), based in...
To mark World Book Day, here are some tips to share with parents on home-learning from Dr Elizabeth Kilbey, child psychologist, and a presenter of Channel 4’s The Secret Life of 4, 5 and 6-year-olds.
How language develops between birth and the age of two, from crying to using early words, and when you should be concerned. By Anne-Marie Tassoni and Penny Tassoni
The brutal assault by two young brothers on a nine- and an 11-year-old in a South Yorkshire ravine has dominated the headlines. Here a child psychotherapist imagines his response to a social worker's...