The preoperational stage occurs between ages 2 and 7, where children engage in pretend play and symbolic thinking. During ...

A new report warns that AI poses a serious threat to children's cognitive development and emotional well-being.

Analogical reasoning, the process of identifying correspondences between seemingly disparate domains, is fundamental to human cognition. It facilitates problem solving and learning by allowing ...

The first years of our lives are critical when it comes to brain development and cognition. But reading books and learning times tables can only go so far when driving this cognitive development. Our ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is important for boosting cognition and mental well-being. Good brain health at this age is directly linked to better mental heath, ...

Sensory play is more than just fun and games. It's a vital component of childhood development. The rich neural pathways formed through sensory play facilitate learning and growth in all children, ...

Cognition holds because difficulty demands patience. What happens when AI no longer requires us to sustain engagement and ...

Disney’s two Inside Out films make emotions the personified stars of child development. The Inside Out series focuses on the emotional life of Riley, who we first meet as a happy hockey-loving child.

Associate Professor of Demography and Deputy Research Director in the Centre for Longitudinal Studies, UCL If you’re the parent of an only child, you may have had worries about how growing up without ...