New research suggests the foundations for reading success begin in toddlerhood. Learn how talking, reading, and word play can ...

Experts say an infant’s laughter is an important developmental marker, offering a window into brain development and a child’s ...

Making children laugh can build deep emotional connections and soothe their nervous systems, making them more resilient and open to new ideas, says a leading child development expert. Dr. Jacqueline ...

Changes in some brain regions linked girls to symptoms like poor self-esteem, while boys experienced tiredness. Read more at ...

From televisions in living rooms to tablets in playrooms, digital screens have become common in homes everywhere. Toddlers today encounter screens far more often than children in previous generations.

Your baby’s brain is growing fast. What you do in their early years matters. Your child’s experiences in the first six years of life, especially the first three, build the foundation for lifelong ...

Recent years have seen an increase in interest in stem cell therapy for autism, particularly among families looking for ...

A new study is shedding light on how depressive symptoms in adolescents may develop differently among boys and girls.

Need a reason not to give your child a screen? It may permanently alter their brain during a critical period of development ...

When children play, it’s more than just laughter and fun, something beautiful is happening inside the brain. Neurons light up, memory muscles stretch, and attention spans expand gently, one playful ...