Older children with online schooling requirements, unsurprisingly, were reported to have
increased screen time during the first COVID-19 lockdown in many countries. Here, we ask …

This article synthesizes findings from an international virtual conference, funded by the
National Science Foundation (NSF), focused on the home mathematics environment (HME) …

Genetic inheritance is not the only way parents' genes may affect children. It is also possible
that parents' genes are associated with investments into children's development. We …

This bestselling textbook provides an engaging introduction to 11 major theories about
human development that continue to guide research, intervention, and practice. The theories …

Introduction The home learning environment is the earliest contact learning environment in
early childhood development, which plays an important role in the development of children's …

Abstract We examine the North Carolina Pre‐K (NC Pre‐K) program to test the hypothesis
that observed variation in effects resulting from exposure to the program can be attributed to …

Developmental cascades describe how systems of development interact and influence one
another to shape human development across the lifespan. Despite its popularity …

Introduction Substantial research indicates that high quality early childhood education and
care (ECEC) confers a wide range of benefits for children, yet quality in ECEC remains …

Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic has brought dramatic changes to the daily lives of US
adolescents, including isolation from friends and extended family, transition to remote …

Mathematical problem-solving is necessary to encounter professional, 21st-century, and
everyday challenges. The relevant context of mathematical problem-solving is related to …