Children who are mistreated at a young age are more likely to experience a wide range of developmental delays and health ...

Researchers analyzed data from 56 million pregnancies worldwide to identify a common health condition that could raise the risk of children developing disorders like autism and ADHD. About 15% of US ...

I'm in a coffee shop when a young child dumps out his mother's bag in search of fruit snacks. The contents spill onto the table, bench and floor. It's a chaotic—but functional—solution to the problem.

A new study suggests that children of mothers who had COVID-19 during pregnancy are at 29% higher risk of neurodevelopmental ...

Sixteen million US children may lose food benefits this week. Research demonstrates that food insecurity has short-term and ...

Key Takeaways A missing nutrient in breast milk might explain health problems among children of moms with HIVTheir breast ...

Scientists have shown that problems regulating emotions -- which can manifest as depression, anxiety and explosive outbursts -- may be a core symptom of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ...

Many parents have been there—red-faced as your child makes you want to scream at the top of your lungs. New research suggests at different approach works better. When parents respond to a child's ...