Early childhood experiences can have lasting impacts on brain development and behaviour. However, harsh parenting affects brain development and behaviour in girls but not boys, as per the study.

Among girls born between 2000 and 2005, 16.9 percent experienced early or very early menarche, compared to just 9.2 percent of those born from 1950 to 1969. Experts say the shift is likely driven by ...

With support from The Summit Center, a local organization that provides early childhood programs and behavioral therapies for children with autism, Charlotte began to make significant progress.

Combining years of on the ground program experience of our members along with first of its kind research and analysis, our ...

A new study of more than 2,500 children under 5 found little difference in autism symptoms between boys and girls.

NAEYC accreditation is a rigorous and comprehensive process that evaluates programs based on criteria such as curriculum, ...

Ministry memo banning Afghan girls from singing prompts #IAmMySong protest A memo from Afghanistan's education ministry banning girls 12 years old and older from singing at school functions has ...

On a recent spring day, a 2-year-old girl offered a visitor a handful of dirt, saying, ... covering early childhood issues and early literacy. Contact Ann at [email protected] ...

Ground Picture // Shutterstock. Girls face stereotypes about STEM abilities as early as 6, study finds. A diverse group of children happily engaging in a STEM class.