Teaching kids how to stay safe without making them afraid of the world around them is a balancing act that many parents struggle to get right. From simple lessons like looking both ways before ...

This social experiment tests whether children recognize the dangers of speaking with or following strangers. Using hidden ...

Self-awareness is a profound developmental advance that shapes how toddlers begin to understand themselves as separate ...

It's common for babies to cling to their parents tightly when a distant aunt tries to pick them up, or for them to suddenly hide behind their parents' legs when a neighbour says hello. This behaviour ...