Child Development

Picture this: It’s your first day at a preschool, and a four-year-old hands you a crayon drawing of a purple dinosaur with three arms. You ask, “Why three arms?” The child grins and says, “So he can hug more friends.” If you’ve ever wondered what can you do with a child development degree, moments like […]

Picture this: It’s 2 a.m. Your toddler is wide awake, singing “Twinkle Twinkle” for the fifth time. You’re googling “child development books” with one hand and clutching a lukewarm mug of coffee with the other. If you’ve ever wondered if there’s a better way to nurture your child’s growing mind, you’re not alone. The right

Picture a seven-year-old, knees scraped, eyes wide, clutching a crumpled math worksheet in one hand and a half-eaten apple in the other. She’s just been told she’s “behind” in reading. Her teacher sighs, her mom worries, and she feels the weight of it all. But what if the real question isn’t, “How’s her reading?” but,

Picture this: a four-year-old, paint on her hands, eyes wide with wonder, asks, “Why is the sky blue?” At the YMCA Child Development Center, questions like this aren’t just welcome—they’re the heartbeat of every day. If you’ve ever wondered what makes a child’s early years so powerful, or how the right environment can shape a

Picture this: a toddler sits cross-legged on the living room rug, cradling a baby doll. She whispers secrets, tucks the doll under a tiny blanket, and pats its back with the same gentle rhythm her mom uses. If you’ve ever watched a child lost in this kind of play, you know it’s more than cute.

It may be difficult to adapt to the new routine by children, particularly when the situation in the family alters. Divorce or separation usually makes changes in day-to-day schedules including dropping children to school and bedtime routines, can be a source of uncertainty and stress among youngsters. Parents have a significant part to play in

Working and Learning with Hair Pulling Disorder Hair pulling in shared spaces presents a twin challenge: the urge itself and the constant thought that someone nearby might notice. The behaviour, rooted in what clinicians label Hair Pulling Disorder, draws strength from everyday stressors such as tight deadlines, prolonged focus, or sensory overload. A short burst

Rhinoplasty, commonly termed a nose job, is a reconstructive procedure carried out to recontour the nose for aesthetic or functional reasons. Though most people associate rhinoplasty with adults seeking cosmetological improvements, it can be quite crucial in treating nasal abnormalities from birth in children. Such deformities are likely to interfere with the child’s breathing, facial

Watching your child cry or cling when you leave can tug at your heart more than anything else. Separation anxiety is a natural part of early development — it shows that your child has formed a healthy bond with you. But that doesn’t make goodbyes any easier. The goal isn’t to eliminate the anxiety altogether,

In a world of growing complexity, one of our most urgent tasks is ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has the chance to thrive. Big ideas like peace, sustainability, and justice continue to shape the global conversation. But real change happens when those ideas reach the smallest among us- children. Because the future is