Social and Emotional

Early intervention services exist for a reason: The earlier a child gets support for developmental delays or disabilities, the more opportunities they have to build skills during a critical period of growth.

Every fall, millions of children walk through school doors for the first time — backpacks bouncing, sneakers squeaking — and within days, teachers begin to see which kids are ready and which ones are struggling.

When babies are born, they have very little ability to regulate themselves. The development of self-control occurs within the context of the infant-caregiver relationship.

Although you may try desperately to contain your toddler’s enthusiasm, making attempts to keep things out of reach or out of sight, your little one is driven to continue her search and discovery mission!

Practicing consistent, positive discipline is one of the most important ways you can support your child’s healthy development.

Genetic and biological factors influence a child’s individual personality and development.

The stages of social-emotional development for children.

How do children start to understand who they are, what they are feeling, what they expect to receive from others?