Rappler's latest stories on child development
Why free play is important for your baby's motor development
Here’s how you can make sure your child’s active time goes unhindered

Why screen time for babies, children, adolescents needs to be limited
Wide-ranging reviews have demonstrated that high levels of screen time, now typical among children, are associated with potential harm

The art of letting go: Truths about parenthood
Holaina Tan, mother of 4-year-old Aki, shares her own journey as a parent and how it changed her life

1 in 3 Filipino kids still malnourished, stunted – study
The study also notes that 20 of kids under 5 years old die due to poor health services

Poe: First 1,000 days crucial for child’s development
The senator has 2 pending bills aiming to end child malnutrition nationwide

Bringing out the talent in your child
Here are some tips on how to nurture the talent that resides in every child

Original words
[Science Solitaire] A big part of child development is on language But how far deep is the imprint of the early words we hear?

Common set of genes play role in math, reading skills
But this ability is not just gene driven as schooling and help from parents are also vital contributors its authors cautioned

Being Gay. Really.
I want to tell parents who are worried about having gay children that most of us are happy We are successful educated and treat others the way we would like to be treated – with respect
Q and A: Parenting gay children
Parents can t control who we are attracted to But they can control whether and how they will show their unconditional love for their child