Outdoor activities are not just fun – they are powerful catalysts for physical development, creativity, cognitive growth, and academic success[1]. Yet in many countries, children face barriers that ...

Placing a premature newborn against a parent's skin is a simple gesture whose effects on the brain and overall development of ...

When screens capture a child's attention during meals, the brain's natural hunger and satiety signals become overridden.

Experts tell Newsweek why parents should let kids make mistakes, learn from experience, and even face a few natural ...

Royal Conservatory of Music designed a program to help young children with cognitive, emotional and social development. Now ...

While the addictive nature of scrolling through social media platforms is already known to impact mental health, less is known about the impact on cognition and how well children think, learn, and ...

Nourishing young minds is crucial for cognitive growth and behavior. Seven power-packed foods, from soaked almonds to fish, are highlighted for their ...

A new study shows that teenagers who consumed marijuana before 15 were more likely to seek physical or mental medical care ...

Every parent wants to nurture their child’s developmental growth. Toys are a great resource to stimulate learning outside of ...

Non-academic attributes, from cognitive abilities to social-emotional skills, are being assessed for a more complete profile.

Many parents worry only children are lonely or less social—but research shows they thrive emotionally, socially, and ...