Only children are smarter, happier and more creative than those who grow up with siblings, according to a new study. “Contrary to the stereotypical impression of associations between [only children] ...

Children who spend more than two hours in front of a television or computer screen were more likely to report behavioral and social problems than kids who watched less, according to a University of ...

Psychotherapy sessions with caregivers may help prevent serious disease later in life for young children who have experienced significant trauma, a new UC San Francisco study found. Past research has ...

Benefits of smartphone use: Findings from an ongoing survey of teens and tweens found that smartphone use starting at age 11 was found with greater overall well-being. Social media can be detrimental: ...

The other day I was awestruck by a video on TikTok that has garnered more than 47 million views. The video was of young ...

As families face difficulty affording housing, food or health care, young children experience ripple effects, including emotional distress and developmental delays, according to new national research.

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Kids who were not active had a higher chance of developing depression as adults. The relationship between sedentary behavior and poor physical health is well known, but a new study is showing a lack ...

Kids today consume far more sugar than recommended, but the effects don’t stop in childhood. New research reveals surprising ways early sugar exposure shapes long-term health. It's not just candy.

New research suggests that even healthy pregnant mothers exposed to fatty food odors may program their babies for a higher obesity risk later in life.