Most parents have caught their children lying at some point - and while it can be frustrating, new research suggests occasional lying during childhood is completely normal and usually not a sign of ...

For parents, caregivers and teachers, it's often tempting to base our thinking on a child's development around what we understand as "normal." Much of the time we do this without thinking, describing ...

Children whose irritability does not reduce between three and seven years are at higher risk of depression and self-harm as teenagers, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. Irritability and ...

Childhood Lying Is Normal and Rarely Signals Behavioral Concerns, Study Says By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, June 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The dog didn’t eat your homework. You started ...

The impact of socioeconomic conditions on child development has been a subject of research for many years 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11. Studies have assessed factors such as parents’ education, income, ...

We often use the terms pretend play or make-believe play (the acting out of stories which involve multiple perspectives and the playful manipulation of ideas and emotions), that reflect a critical ...

Imaginary friends are common in early childhood and are usually a normal feature of cognitive and emotional development. For clinicians, the key challenge is distinguishing typical imaginative play ...