Research on infant thinking suggests that babies are more complex thinkers than was once believed. There is now evidence that, by the end of their first year, children are capable of logical reasoning ...

Poor nutrition, house crowding and indoor air pollution are linked to poorer cognitive function and higher obesity risk in children. Children who consumed organic food intake were found to have better ...

For children on the autism spectrum, language acquisition can present unique challenges. Understanding and supporting these children through targeted interventions is essential for their development.

Background Globally, adolescent mothers and their children have poorer health outcomes. However, little is known regarding ...

The study of mathematics has been shown to improve cognitive development in school-age children, helping them to acquire problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. As the world commemorates, World ...

Social distancing measures including face masks are suspected of causing young children's development to have drop by up to 23 per cent during the COVID pandemic, according to a new study. Brown ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Language impairment in children represents a multifaceted challenge that intricately intersects with cognitive development. Research indicates that conditions such as Developmental Language Disorder ...

Real-life learning experiences at home are crucial for a child's development. Engaging children in hands-on activities like baking or gardening fosters cognitive skills, nurtures creativity, and ...

A premature start in life can cause problems even into teenage years. A study indicates that training motor skills in these children helps even when they are older. A premature start in life can cause ...