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Discover the key milestones of physical, cognitive, linguistic and socio-affective child development and understand the science behind child development.

Discover the key milestones of physical, cognitive, linguistic and socio-affective child development and understand the science behind child development.

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Cognitive

Nature and play

Key points: Outdoor environments provide children with space and opportunities to engage in free play, develop their self-identity and independence, and explore their…

sad little boy sitting by himself
Cognitive

Absence: Curiosity killer

Key points: Lack of engagement can be a major curiosity killer for children, and engaging with them while they explore and learn can…

little girl picking a flower
Cognitive

Restrictions: Curiosity killer

Key points: Early childhood exploration is key to learning, but parents may unintentionally restrict their child’s learning due to safety concerns or apprehension….

scared little boy hugging a stuffed animal
Cognitive

Fear: Curiosity killer

Key points: Fear helps us identify threats and has been a successful survival mechanism for centuries. Babies are born with only two innate…

mom kissing her son while playing a board game
Cognitive

The benefits of board games

Key points: Games have been shown to improve cognitive abilities and can even prevent dementia later in life. Playing board games can be…

little boy dressed up as a king
Cognitive

Theater ready

Key points: Dress-up play enhances brain development in children and fosters cognitive abilities, neural connections, and executive functions. Dressing up as a superhero…

father and son playing to shave
Cognitive

How do babies learn during these first years?

Key points: Early childhood is a crucial stage for building the foundation of core capabilities. Babies learn through interaction and practice, with imitation…

curiosity and learning: little boy playing with flowers outdoors
Cognitive

What is curiosity in children?

Children are born curious and as they grow their curiosity and learning grow with them. Curiosity has been characterized as the joy of…

mom showing a blue teddy bear to her baby
Child Development

Early childhood: Learning through play

Playing is nature’s own formula for learning.  Playful interaction is fundamental for the healthy development of your baby and toddler and it’s the…

father and baby boy playing with blocks i
Cognitive

Your child’s executive functioning skills

Key points: Trillions of connections made in a child’s brain during their first years are crucial to their early wiring and pruning process,…

mom lying on the floor with her daughter
Cognitive

How can you help your little one thrive?

Key points: Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child has identified three key principles for giving children the best chance to reach their potential:…

parents and little girl playing music with kitchen utensils
Cognitive

How to foster my child’s musical skills at home

Key points: Turning your home into a musical environment positively influences a child’s cognitive, physical, linguistic, and social-emotional development. Experiment with various genres…

mother hugging her sleeping baby
Cognitive

How music helps your premature baby

Key points:1. Music therapy can have significant positive effects on premature babies’ health and development.2. Music reduces stress levels and increases the production…

little girl holding a toy guitar
Cognitive

Music to your child’s brain

Key points:1. Music contributes to creating brain connections, enhancing cognitive development and communication skills in children.2. Music affects memory retrieval even in babies…