Must-Read Articles on Early Childhood Development

Expert insights and research summaries to keep you informed:

  • “The Power of Play: A Research Summary on Play and Learning” — The LEGO Foundation
    Explores how play supports cognitive, social, and emotional development.

  • “Why Play is Important” — National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
    Key reasons why play is essential in early childhood education.

  • “The Science of Early Childhood Development” — Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University
    In-depth look at brain development and its relation to early experiences.

  • “How Play Supports Social and Emotional Development” — Zero to Three
    Insights on the connection between play and children’s emotional wellbeing.

  • “Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children” — by Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky
    Article on the benefits of loose parts play and its developmental impact.

  • “Motor Skills Development in Early Childhood” — American Academy of Pediatrics
    Research on typical motor skill milestones and ways to support them.

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  • Keeping My Child Engaged and Interested

    Keeping My Child Engaged and Interested

    Every parent knows the moment — your child dives into a new activity with excitement, only to wander off minutes later. It’s easy to worry they’re “not focused,” but in...

    Keeping My Child Engaged and Interested

    Every parent knows the moment — your child dives into a new activity with excitement, only to wander off minutes later. It’s easy to worry they’re “not focused,” but in...

  • Finding Enough Time Together: Why Small Moments Matter Most

    Finding Enough Time Together: Why Small Moments...

    Do you ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to spend with your child? You’re not alone. Many parents feel guilty about not having long stretches...

    Finding Enough Time Together: Why Small Moments...

    Do you ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to spend with your child? You’re not alone. Many parents feel guilty about not having long stretches...

  • Early Literacy in the Play Environment: Supporting Language and Pre-Reading Skills Through Play

    Early Literacy in the Play Environment: Support...

    From the moment a baby hears their first lullaby or story, they are absorbing the sounds, rhythms, and meanings of language. Early literacy development is about more than just learning...

    Early Literacy in the Play Environment: Support...

    From the moment a baby hears their first lullaby or story, they are absorbing the sounds, rhythms, and meanings of language. Early literacy development is about more than just learning...

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