New research challenges views on screen time, revealing factors such as parental mental health and the type of screen being used may have some impact on child development. New Curtin University ...

Most research on the health effects of stress focuses on adults, but a new review looks at how stress uniquely affects ...

The five factors, collectively known as the Thrive 5, include nutrition through breast milk or formula, stimulation through ...

Parenting styles have become a major focus in child development research, especially as we learn more about their lasting impact on children's behavior and emotional well-being. Ongoing research ...

Research at Karlstad University shows that exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and adverse life events during ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A new study shows that whether families can reliably meet basic needs, not just how much they earn, ...

New research supports the view that the effects of the pandemic on preschoolers' development are not so dire. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) In a new study published in JAMA ...

Anticipating the conception of a child can be accompanied by a lot of uncertainty about how to plan for pregnancy and parenthood. But relatively few people are aware that the things they do months or ...

One common question for new parents is this one: "Is s/he a good baby?" This usually means, "Is your baby content and sleeping well?" Parents with "good" babies are congratulated, while those with ...