Regular social media use across early adolescence is related to worse reading and vocabulary development over time, according ...

The researchers emphasize that these differences are a result of the unique environment for twins—such as sharing parental ...

This recently published study may have found a link between exercise during pregnancy and infant development.

A study of 1,585 pregnant women during the COVID-19 era reveals that prenatal risk as defined by a multitude of maternal ...

Babies as young as 8 months were reported to be testing the waters of deception, but it can actually be a good sign. Here's ...

Parental involvement was found to be a more significant factor than screen use duration or rules. Read more at ...

A new study is raising concerns about how ultra-processed foods could be impacting children’s health and even their behavior.

A study in ‘The Lancet’ says that besides biological factors such as sperm quality, sociocultural variables also influence ...

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 ...

A new Child Development study from researchers at the University of Virginia provides the first long-term, longitudinal evidence for the transmission of empathic care across three generations: from ...

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 ...