Decades of research show that early psychosocial stress, including chronic exposure to adversity, can shape how a child's brain develops, with effects that last well beyond childhood. But families ...

Survivors of Abuse PA has announced a statewide educational initiative focused on raising awareness about civil legal options ...

If 2025 featured a mix of highs and lows in early care and education, 2026 is poised to bring a series of deeper challenges ...

Home visitor programs are run by local governments and nonprofit organizations and are funded largely through a federal program.

Assembly Bill 461 amends the state's Penal Code to remove a section that makes it a criminal offense for a parent to have a ...

A long-term study shows how screen time in babies may alter brain development and increase vulnerability to anxiety years ...

California students will see fewer cellphones and more gender-neutral bathrooms, as well as other new laws taking effect in ...

Researchers discovered that unusually high temperatures can hinder early childhood development. Children living in hotter conditions were less likely to reach key learning milestones, especially in ...

We come into the world screaming and vulnerable—entirely dependent on adult caregivers to keep us safe and teach us how to connect with others. The nature of these earliest relationships influences ...

SANTA FE — Since Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced New Mexico's universal child care initiative last month, glowing stories have appeared in media outlets from around the globe. Elizabeth ...

Humans stand apart from many other primates by taking more time to mature, relying on a supportive network of parents, grandparents, and community members during a long period of childhood. This ...