For most young children, the sight and voice of a parent serve as a primary source of comfort and safety. A new study ...

A long-running study shows that unhealthy, ultraprocessed diets at age two are linked to lower IQ scores in children by age six and seven.

A new analysis from the 2015 Pelotas Birth Cohort suggests that dietary patterns at just 2 years of age are associated with ...

As families choose child-led approaches like Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and nature-based preschools, these models are ...

When it comes to playtime, most parents turn to the toybox to keep their young children entertained. But giving them unusual objects could help boost development, research suggests.

Play is often treated as something we grow out of, yet evidence shows playfulness remains vital for adult wellbeing.

Routine snoring in children is not normal and may indicate an underlying airway obstruction such as enlarged tonsils, adenoids, allergies, or obesity. Persistent snoring can affect sleep quality, ...

Two new studies have identified an alarming connection between exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy and autism in ...

Rowan University biology professor Natasha Shylo is exploring left-right asymmetry development with a grant from the National Institutes of Health.

Who’s behind it? Food Forward has been a leader in the fight against food insecurity in Southern California for years. Their programs save excess food from multiple sources — everything from wholesale ...

Studycat introduces a vocabulary-first French learning track that helps kids build core words through play, with ...

More than 295 million people globally experienced hunger and starvation in 2025 because of conflict, displacement, climate change and economic disasters.