The environment in which children grow up can play a central role in their mental development and psychological well-being.

Research suggests blueberry compounds could enhance mood and cognitive function in children, yet stronger evidence is ...

Luby is an infant/preschool psychiatrist clinician researcher at Washington University School of Medicine. Barch is a clinical scientist researcher at Washington University in St. Louis. The New York ...

The Importance of Breast Milk for Newborns Breast milk is often referred to as a miracle food for infants, but its benefits ...

Findings of the study suggest that the natural compounds found in blueberries may support brain development and emotional ...

Physician-scientists at Oregon Health & Science University warn that exposure to air pollution may have serious implications for a child's developing brain. Air pollution causes harmful contaminants, ...

A study of more than 2,300 9- to 10-year-olds found that socioeconomic factors explained most differences in the preteens' brain development.

It's Mother’s Day! Here at ACSH, that means it's time to highlight how dedicated moms help mold their children into capable, independent adults. It may not always feel like it, but all that time you ...

Child development experts have long known that the connection between caregivers and children is critical. Now a limited but growing body of research is zeroing in on laughter as a window into healthy ...

Harsh words can wound – and when directed at children, they can have a lifelong impact. Definitions of verbal abuse vary, but it is generally characterised by a sustained pattern of behaviour where ...

First 1,000 Days Florida is now housed and led by The Children's Movement based in Miami. | Opinion ...