Children seem to grow and change so quickly. One moment, they are learning to crawl, and before you realize it, they are ...

The average number of children per family in the United States has fallen dramatically, from seven in 1800 to fewer than two in 2018. That’s good news for kids’ cognitive development, suggests a ...

Parents, want to give their kids every opportunity to thrive. That means nurturing their minds, fueling their bodies, and supporting their rapid growth with proper nutrition. While a well-balanced ...

You can’t learn street smarts while confined to a classroom. A recent survey by OnePoll.com revealed school trips build development skills for children, such as confidence, independence and ...

Filmmaker struggled with "how to get my kids to not be on screens all the time." — -- Navigating a child's access to screens and technology has become one of the most difficult parenting issues ...

Pick out the perfect toy for your kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews this holiday season by knowing how it helps their physical, mental, and social development. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, talks ...

A recent study says 70 percent of parents surveyed let kids play with iPads. April 1, 2013 — -- Liana Vilanova can't even sit up yet, but her father is already cheering his 2-month-old's digital ...

There's nothing more challenging than being a parent. Considering there's no rule book or in-depth training class besides the regular baby classes and parenting books, it's unsurprising that even the ...

As the parent of a soon-to-be teenager, I can attest that every parent I know is worried about kids and screens. Instead, researchers are forced to observe the real world, which is wildly messy and ...

Early-onset preeclampsia was associated with increased risk for delayed early-childhood development in the domain of ...

The holiday season is upon us and during this time, kids are given everything from gifts to food. It’s natural for parents to want their children to say “please” and “thank you” when shown this ...

When kids are at home, it can be tricky to find ways to keep them entertained that are fun, safe and affordable. Besides running outside in the sprinkler, drawing with markers and colored pencils, or ...