The time between infancy and toddlerhood is short, but you’ll be in awe when you witness firsthand how much your baby changes and grows within that time frame. For example, fine motor skills start ...

When a child can't hold their pencil properly, they can become exhausted and overwhelmed. Without this skill, they'll also ...

Fine motor skills help preschoolers master important daily tasks like holding a pencil, buttoning a shirt, and using scissors. Engaging children in targeted activities builds hand strength and ...

Toddlers have a natural curiosity for how the world works and energy that never seems to run out. So for parents looking to focus their toddler's spirit and vigor, sensory activities are designed to ...

Hetty Roessingh receives funding from SSHRC (2019). University of Calgary provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. University of Calgary provides funding as a member of The ...

Early touch screen use can increase fine motor control in toddlers, suggests a new study. However, The American Academy of Pediatrics advises that children should not be exposed to any screens, ...

As technology becomes more integrated into daily life, some experts are concerned that children are not developing fine motor skills at the same rate as previous generations. Child development ...

Using a fork to eat, zipping up a sweatshirt and turning a doorknob are all things most people do without thinking, but children spend their early years developing and refining these abilities. They ...