Child Development: Physical, Cognitive & Social Milestones

Child development milestones from birth to age seven involve physical growth, language acquisition, and cognitive skills. Factors like technology use and social play significantly influence typical and atypical growth patterns.

My Child Is Unable to Show Empathy

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Sharon Perkins

Empathy -- the ability to feel for others and mentally put yourself in their place -- develops as a child ages. Because empathy is learned, you as a parent can help foster empathetic behavior and understanding. At certain ages, a lack of empathy is a perfectly normal developmental trait.