Using a fork to eat, zipping up a sweatshirt and turning a doorknob are all things most people do without thinking, but children spend their early years developing and refining these abilities. They ...

A recent National Geographic report highlighted growing concerns from educators and researchers about a decline in fine motor skills among young children—challenges in holding pencils, tying shoes, ...

When a child does not meet their developmental milestones regarding manual dexterity or small muscle groups, they are said to have a fine motor delay. Rolling, walking, and jumping are all gross motor ...

Early childhood development includes acquiring fine and gross motor skills. While both these skills involve movement, they do have differences: Fine motor skills involve movement of the smaller muscle ...

As technology becomes more integrated into daily life, some experts are concerned that children are not developing fine motor skills at the same rate as previous generations. Child development ...

An analysis of the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children data found that children with masculine-typical play ...

If you never consciously thought about teaching your child to develop fine motor skills, you’re not alone. After all, previous generations never talked about the issue, and yet children grew up to be ...

Early childhood is crucial for fine motor development, where activities like playing with clay, sensory bins and open-ended toys strengthen hand muscles and improve coordination. Engaging in creative ...

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the holiday of love than with some fun activities with your little ones? Whether you’re a mom, a teacher, or a caregiver, ...

Using a fork to eat, zipping up a sweatshirt and turning a doorknob are all things most people do without thinking, but children spend their early years developing and refining these abilities. They ...