Video Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Children's motor skills are a critical
foundation for physical activity. The objective was to determine the effectiveness and …

Young children's social–emotional development is powerfully shaped by their early
environments, which for many includes early childhood education (ECE). Infant and Early …

Background: Preschool age is an important time to master fundamental motor skills (FMS)
through structured physical activity, yet many young children lag behind in motor skill …

The development of social-emotional competencies in early childhood is essential for long-
term health and wellbeing, and these skills are particularly critical for children from …

This study examined the role of parenting practices on preschoolers' secure exploratory
behaviors; specifically, the extent to which parenting practices mediate the relationship …

This study examines the psychometric properties of two assessments of children's
approaches to learning: the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA) and a 13-item …

Exposure to community violence has been associated with a range of negative behavioral
outcomes among school-age children and adolescents; yet there is limited evidence in the …

Resilience–which is a process and capacity for adaptation when experiencing adverse life
circumstances or cumulative stress–seems to be a particularly relevant for music therapists …

The Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA) and recently updated Devereux Early
Childhood Assessment for Preschoolers, Second Edition (DECA-P2) are strength-based …

This study examined a 13-item instrument measuring approaches to learning (AtL) as a
component of school readiness in the context of early childhood socio-emotional …