In research to be published today in Child Development ... themselves with the 'nature' perspective) attribute the quick learning to a genetic predisposition, pointing to examples like ducklings ...

But a new child-development theory bridges the nature vs. nurture models ... "unidimensional" and easier to quantify than guidance. Examples include: how parents reinforce their children's ...

Connecting with nature can even help manage some physical and mental conditions. Art also supports a child's development in ... from natural materials, for example, or illustrate a story about ...

Children, especially those living in big cities, are experiencing less and less time in nature which can lead to a decrease in cognitive development, according to a study published by Nature ...