Child Development

U of T Mississauga professor Rhonda McEwen

The Power of Touch

When Prof. Rhonda McEwen learned that her daughter was on the autism spectrum, she began to think about communications technology in new ways Read More

Illustration of a child popping her father's speech bubble

How Kids Learn to Think Critically

It turns out “talking back” has benefits Read More

Illustration of a man with the shadow of a boy in a hospital room

The Hidden Epidemic

Prof. Esme Fuller-Thomson researches the devastating effects of child abuse on health. Now she wants to ensure all survivors get the help they need Read More

Mary Elizabeth Picher, co-founder of Wholeplay, with her son.

Parenting Guide

Mary Elizabeth Picher helps new parents better understand how little ones learn and grow Read More

Finding Joy in Movement

Dancer-turned-nurse Coralee McLaren helps children with physical disabilities Read More

Illustration of a toddler looking at a box.

Unlocking Our Potential

U of T researchers suggest life’s early years might be even more important than we thought Read More

Realizing Our Potential

Growing evidence shows the importance of life’s early years Read More

One-Stop Solution for Early Childhood Education

U of T research shows merging daycare, kindergarten and family support benefits kids, parents and teachers – but scaling it up won’t be easy Read More