KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Four Kansas City-area children’s book authors have their own stories about how they got into reading. For Crystal Everett, it started young. “I got into reading from a very early ...

Summer has come to an end and families are now focused on the upcoming school year. Our children may experience some anxiety as the new school year approaches. They will encounter new teachers, new ...

The importance of children’s literature cannot be overstated. Stories shape our perceptions of ourselves, others and the world, especially for children. Black children’s book authors like Valerie ...

As the foundation of a child’s social, emotional and psychological well-being, quality family time is crucial in shaping well-rounded, resilient and happy children. However, technology, ...

In 2005 Richard Louv published the ground-breaking book Last Child in The Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder. For such a niche area and heavy topic, it became a surprise U.S.

It’s never too early for children to get into physical activity. The benefits include physical fitness, socialization and learning about teamwork. A Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s ...

Speech and language therapy plays a pivotal role in the early development of young children. The first few years of life are critical for brain development, and early intervention can have a profound ...

“I don’t think my child understands the importance of honesty,” a mother once said to me, after she found her child lying about eating Halloween candy that had been made off-limits. We teach children ...

Over the years of working with children, I have seen many circumstances supporting the importance of play for appropriate development. This is also something supported quite strongly in the research ...