Aug 14, 2023

Since 2017, the Kansas Department for Children and Families reports that the state has lost 5,044 childcare slots – an overall loss of 6% – and 84,000 slots are currently needed to meet the demand for childcare. According to K-State Research and Extension child development specialist Bradford Wiles, there are many...

Jul 24, 2023

Teachers play an important role in a child’s education. However, a parent is a child’s first and most important teacher. Research shows support from the child’s family is critical to success. K-State Research and Extension child development specialist, Bradford Wiles, describes parental involvement as an effort to...

Jun 26, 2023

As a parent, you want your child to understand and respect that other people have thoughts and feelings. K-State Research and Extension child development specialist, Bradford Wiles, says when children learn to take another person’s perspective and then empathize they’re better equipped to successfully manage peer...

Feb 27, 2023

A Kansas State University child development specialist says children benefit both physically and mentally from spending time outdoors with parents and other children. According to Bradford Wiles, children learn through play and being outdoors, in nature, offers children an opportunity to play and learn in a variety...

Feb 6, 2023

Valentine’s Day typically centers around red roses, chocolates, greeting cards and romance. However, Kansas State University child development specialist Bradford Wiles believes it can also be a time for kindness. While Valentine’s Day celebrates love, he says kindness is a key component of love. Wiles talks about...