Children’s experiences during early years form the foundation for their development. For many children in Canada and across the globe, these early experiences include substantial exposure to early ...

While COVID has meaningfully impacted our K-12 and higher education systems in the U.S., the early years have arguably been even more challenged. Child care supply has been decimated and parents of ...

Key Takeaways Summer camps promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles, helping children stay active even during long school breaks. They foster valuable social skills and emotional growth ...

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In an era of packed schedules, screen time, and intense focus on school readiness, many children are playing less than in previous generations, which harms development.

“Imagine a world in which every child’s life is a succession of positive opportunities for development—opportunities through which a child can come to know who they are and discover the wide range of ...

In my previous posts, we explored why summer feels so boring for kids and why traditional activity lists often make the problem worse. Today, I want to dive deeper into what child-led learning ...

As climate change intensifies extreme heat around the globe, policymakers must take steps to develop heat standards for children and support infrastructure improvements to ensure schools, child care ...

Air pollution is usually discussed as a lung problem, including coughs, wheezing, and asthma attacks. But what’s far less talked about is what polluted air does to a child’s developing brain. The air ...

The Master of Education in Learning Sciences and Human Development program is not accepting new applications. Miami University’s Masters of Education (M.Ed.) in Learning Sciences and Human Development ...