Scientists say they have proven that grandmothers have strong nurturing instincts and are hard-wired to care deeply about grandchildren.

Few studies have investigated this pathway linking greenspace and developmental outcomes among children.

Children with higher levels of general knowledge and verbal reasoning are better able to produce humor, new research suggests.

A video game with biofeedback — aimed at keeping heart rate low during fast-paced play — can help youth learn to regulate their anger.

Researchers developed Baby Robot, a robotic toy that could be used to enhance the motor skills of toddlers.

Are a child’s long-term language skills shaped by how their brain develops during infancy, and how much is influenced by their environment

Having a structured environment for children, whether during school days or when stuck in quarantine, could benefit children’s health.

The quality of screen time has a greater impact on mental health than the number of hours spent online, study shows.

When it comes to children’s time – school time, exercise, downtime, and sleep – generic guidelines can only do so much.

Years of cognitive development research have uncovered a wealth of knowledge about what children need to grow, thrive and learn

Color vision deficiency (CVD), otherwise known as color blindness, can be difficult to catch in kids. Neither schools nor most physicians’..

Teens' ability to empathize, to understand others' perspectives and emotions, and to care for their wellbeing, is important to relationships

Though writing by hand is being eclipsed by the ease of computers, a new study finds we shouldn't be so quick to throw away pencil and paper

The theory that modern society is too clean, leading to defective immune systems in children, should be swept under the carpet

Preschoolers need to know just enough, but not all, about something to motivate them to learn more

A Penn State study found that simply adding more veggies to their plates resulted in children consuming more vegetables at the meal.

Programming, materials, and activities for elementary-aged children should be a core part of every library’s offerings year-round.

Jurrasic Quest and Ryan Seacrest to bring exclusive dinosaur-themed experiences to children at pediatric hospitals throughout the country

Researchers found a positive association between childhood exercise and the maintenance and promotion of cognitive function in later life.

New study and a review of decades of data pushes the memory clock back over a year, but the study confirms everyone is different