Researchers discovered that unusually high temperatures can hinder early childhood development. Children living in hotter conditions were less likely to reach key learning milestones, especially in ...

Living in extreme heat slows children’s early development, study finds - Study’s findings ‘should alert researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to the urgent need to protect children’s developmen ...

Ran Barzilay, a psychiatrist and researcher at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, won't be letting his 9-year-old son get a smartphone before age 13.

The first 1,000 days have been proven to be crucial for a child’s earliest development. Caring for a child, however, does not ...

New research suggests that mothers and fathers often perceive the trajectory of relationship conflict differently during the ...

Research on three- and four-year-olds in different nations examined the impact of temperature on childhood milestones, with startling results ...

An OHSU study reveals everyday air pollution subtly alters adolescent brain structure, impacting mood and memory. Findings suggest even "safe" levels pose long-term risks to child development.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. Since the advent of the helicopter parent, trending ...

As the parent of a soon-to-be teenager, I can attest that every parent I know is worried about kids and screens. Instead, researchers are forced to observe the real world, which is wildly messy and ...

According to a 2021 survey by the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute, 87% of pet owners have experienced improvements in their mental health due to having a companion animal. I have certainly felt ...