Sketching an amaryllis in ink, 4-year-old Charlotte Meenach drew water rising through the flower’s stem, even though her preschool lessons hadn’t covered how flowers are nourished. One of Charlotte’s ...

Every year, thousands of children miss critical windows for early autism intervention—simply because diagnostic tools rely too much on subjective observation. Once that window closes, the ...

So, I'm driving my 7-year-old to school. Suddenly, it's time for Profound Observations From Joseph. It erupts, without segue, from the back seat. You never know when this is going to happen. I'm ...

While trying to boost observational skills in a child, it is important to note that there is no "one-size-fits-all" formula. Research has shown that children are born with sharp observation skills and ...

Children learn by seeing and experimenting on their own. They also learn from what others say to them, particularly adults and authority figures such as their parents and teachers. When children ...