Nonparental child care is a key support for working parents and contributes to long-term child health and development. Yet high-quality affordable care that meets parents’ needs can be hard to find.

Ten years ago, Profs. Ariel Kalil and Susan Mayer co-founded the Behavioral Insights and Parenting (BIP) Lab at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy to better understand the ...

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When was the last time you saw a child completely absorbed in play—building a block tower, chasing friends through a backyard, or creating imaginary worlds with whatever materials they could find?

In an effort to redefine the priorities of modern society, the Princess of Wales has presented an ambitious roadmap centered ...

We are living in an age of metaphorical parenting. First it was tiger parenting. Then helicopter parenting, snowplow parenting, and free-range parenting became trends. Now, gentle parenting is having ...

Parents, want to give their kids every opportunity to thrive. That means nurturing their minds, fueling their bodies, and supporting their rapid growth with proper nutrition. While a well-balanced ...

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 ...

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 ...