Development

Research published in the journal Psychological Medicine found that the onset of a new mental disorder may be a consequence of exclusion from school. Excluded children can develop a range of mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety as well as behavioral problems. There can be a long-term impact on education and progress by excluding a child from school. This study suggests that their mental health may also deteriorate.

For those of us in New York City, the issue related to pre-Kindergarten (pre-K also known as preschool) has never been hotter. In fact, approximately...

It will likely not come as a surprise to anyone to hear that there has been a significant increase in the percentage of children diagnosed...

Although winter is having difficulty loosening its grip on our city, summertime is right around the corner. While many people feel summer is the greatest season,...

  Teenagers are currently more stressed than ever before, especially during the school year.  A new report by the American Psychological Association recently revealed that adolescents...

When it comes to self-confidence, there are many books out there that claim to help your little one feel good about themselves.  The following are...

Are you helping your child develop healthy self-esteem? Every experience they encounter is an opportunity to build or breakdown a child’s sense of self. From...

  The New York Times published “Language-Gap Study Bolsters a Push for Pre-K” on October 21, 2013.  Research has proven that talking to our children from...