For parents, caregivers and teachers, it's often tempting to base our thinking on a child's development around what we understand as "normal." Much of the time we do this without thinking, describing ...

A new study finds occasional childhood lying is normal, while persistent dishonesty linked with aggression may require early support.

Development can be thought of as a journey. The journey begins at conception with a genetic roadmap to guide the way. As this journey continues through predictable stages of birth, infancy, childhood, ...

My daughter needed independence when she went to college. Even with my background in child development, it was hard for me to let go.