Father with daughter on shoulders walking at beach. The top concern facing parents today isn’t their child’s safety. It isn’t the worry that they’ll become addicted to drugs or alcohol, and it isn’t ...

This article was originally published in EducationNC. The biannual Child Health Report Card from NC Child and the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) is now available. In addition to ...

A new research study shows that dysgraphia and dyslexia may be identified during the first two years of school by analyzing children’s writing. Early intervention may help children work on skills ...

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Choosing a child care arrangement for your baby or young child can be an extremely difficult choice for parents (if you are even fortunate enough to have the opportunity to make this choice). Many ...

According to a 2021 survey by the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute, 87% of pet owners have experienced improvements in their mental health due to having a companion animal. I have certainly felt ...