A new study found that the leading environmental factor influencing brain structure and function is the socioeconomic status ...

A child psychologist says grandparents are more important than ever as youth mental health challenges continue to rise. He argues that children need supportive relationships, meaningful conversations, ...

Summer is a great time for children to explore the outdoors, so we asked literacy experts Melissa Stewart and Kathy Renfrew to help us put together a list of books that are sure t ...

What's the best way for children to learn arithmetic—memorizing number values and multiplication tables, or studying math at a deeper, conceptual level? Educators have long debated the merits of these ...

Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the wellbeing of their children. A new study looks at long-term effects of early ...

The Children’s Museum of Discovery, formerly the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, will host its annual Science & Engineering Night on from 5 to 7:30 p.m. July 19. This after-hours event provides ...

It often starts with something small, such as a new bird in a branch, a vibrant butterfly in a yard, a colorful plant growing through a crack in the sidewalk, or as part of a lawn. Suddenly, you are ...

It’s a moment almost all parents have experienced. You’ve been eagerly awaiting catching up with your kid after school, only to have your questions about what they’ve learned met with a series of ...

Britain plans to ban social media for children under 16. With millions of young users online, should India consider a similar ...

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 ...

Confession: I once forgot my second son at the gym. He was 4, safe in the child care center (no children were harmed in the making of this family lore!), but somehow my husband and I each thought the ...