New research suggests the foundations for reading success begin in toddlerhood. Learn how talking, reading, and word play can ...

India, June 4 -- Children's experiences may influence brain development far longer than previously appreciated. A new review ...

Experts say an infant’s laughter is an important developmental marker, offering a window into brain development and a child’s ...

Scientists have uncovered alarming new evidence that a common insecticide may leave lasting marks on the developing brain before a child is even born. Researchers studying New York City children found ...

Researchers have discovered a new way that brain plasticity is controlled in early life, offering insight into the ...

Making children laugh can build deep emotional connections and soothe their nervous systems, making them more resilient and open to new ideas, says a leading child development expert. Dr. Jacqueline ...

A new study is shedding light on how depressive symptoms in adolescents may develop differently among boys and girls.

Need a reason not to give your child a screen? It may permanently alter their brain during a critical period of development ...

Recent years have seen an increase in interest in stem cell therapy for autism, particularly among families looking for ...

From televisions in living rooms to tablets in playrooms, digital screens have become common in homes everywhere. Toddlers today encounter screens far more often than children in previous generations.

When children play, it’s more than just laughter and fun, something beautiful is happening inside the brain. Neurons light up, memory muscles stretch, and attention spans expand gently, one playful ...