How does a child's brain develop? Why are the first five years more powerful than most of us ever realize? Check out these ...

Will a child who's evaluated for autism later develop an intellectual disability? Can this be accurately predicted? Early-childhood experts in Quebec say they've have come up with a better way to find ...

While the oldest children in a family can experience problems stemming from being given too much responsibility, the youngest children can have trouble from not having been given enough, always being ...

Common toy injuries include eye injuries. Tamara Oechslin, O.D., Ph.D., associate professor at the UAB School of Optometry , ...

People Who Were 'Coddled' as Children Often Develop These 11 Traits as Adults, Psychologists Say originally appeared on Parade. When people hold a newborn baby, they typically make a cradle with their ...

The best toys do more than entertain—they support brain development, problem-solving, emotional growth, and meaningful ...

Understanding the Risks of Short Video Consumption Parents may believe that allowing their children to watch brief videos on ...

Research shows Helping children develop healthy habits at a young age can help lower their risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems later in life. that a child’s cardiovascular ...

Being a good sport doesn't always come naturally; it's a skill that takes effort and practice to learn. As parents and ...

Most children are inherently rowdy with minimum manners. Growing up in a loving home, good parents teach their children arguably the most important lesson of them all: to just be kids. While this ...

This holiday season one local mom is turning her personal journey into a powerful community mission by working to create safe ...