A child picks up a crayon and begins to sketch a scene from a story, not knowing that this simple act is strengthening the neural pathways responsible for memory. New research shows that children who ...

It's well known that traumatic events have profound effects on cognitive, emotional, and physical functioning in children. Fortunately, many children recover from traumatic events in a matter of weeks ...

The COVID crisis throws into relief what happens when grief has—quite literally—nowhere to go. The evidence suggests that most people summon strengths that surpass their own expectations. For almost ...

Fine motor skills in young children are linked to better GCSE scores and fewer behavioral problems in childhood and adolescence, according to a study from the University of Surrey and Birkbeck, ...

Drawing is a highly participatory mode of communication, particularly suited to allowing children to express their knowledge and ideas about various aspects of reality. It is necessary to ascertain ...