A study examines how religious upbringing influences the social, psychological and academic development in young children.

It can often be hard to fit parent–child playtime in amongst the chaos of work and a never-ending to-do list. But playtime for kids is important – particularly play between parent and child. Find out why.

When designing a child’s room, there are many factors to consider in creating the perfect space. Certain elements can impact your children’s cognitive development and emotional health, so with the help of Amart, we’re breaking down some of these key considerations

Exalted as one of the three most important virtues of Christianity, and a powerful force enabling us to battle the inevitable obstacles of life, hope is a less-examined, vital ingredient for a happy, healthy childhood and adult life.

From seemingly innocent white lies to fibs embellished with wild abandon, both kids and adults alike tell lies. For our children, lying is a natural part of development. Discover how to look beyond the lie and encourage truth-telling.

Babies and children are symbolically connected to creativity. They represent the new, the idea that something that once never existed can be brought into the world through a sacred process. Closely related to this is the idea of care and nurturing; that vulnerable things can be kept safe and encouraged to flourish.

Secrets are inevitable, but how do you know which secrets are good or bad for kids? We navigate the rocky waters of secret keeping and explore how to negotiate this delicate dance with your children.

While there are wonderful qualities to being shy, it doesn’t come without its challenges. Especially when you’re a parent bearing witness to your child’s shyness. Here’s how you can help them live in an extroverted world while still honouring who they are.

Children with conflict in their relationship with their mother find it difficult to find a sense of purpose in life.

Nighttime use of screens in the dark can result in poor sleep in adolescents.

Young football players may experience a disruption in brain development after a single season.

Children with autism can learn important life skills in mainstream schools as in specialised settings.