Will a child who's evaluated for autism later develop an intellectual disability? Can this be accurately predicted? Early-childhood experts in Quebec say they've have come up with a better way to find ...

Common toy injuries include eye injuries. Tamara Oechslin, O.D., Ph.D., associate professor at the UAB School of Optometry , ...

While the oldest children in a family can experience problems stemming from being given too much responsibility, the youngest children can have trouble from not having been given enough, always being ...

Being a good sport doesn't always come naturally; it's a skill that takes effort and practice to learn. As parents and ...

This holiday season one local mom is turning her personal journey into a powerful community mission by working to create safe ...

People Who Were 'Coddled' as Children Often Develop These 11 Traits as Adults, Psychologists Say originally appeared on Parade. When people hold a newborn baby, they typically make a cradle with their ...

The best toys do more than entertain—they support brain development, problem-solving, emotional growth, and meaningful ...

Editor’s Note: This story is the fourth in a series looking at ways we can help our children restore, with patience and love, some of what the pandemic has taken away. One might hope that children’s ...

While there are certainly benefits to the use of technology by children, there are also potential drawbacks that must be considered. One of the most significant concerns is the risk of addiction and ...

Most children are inherently rowdy with minimum manners. Growing up in a loving home, good parents teach their children arguably the most important lesson of them all: to just be kids. While this ...

Sleep, screens and students wellbeing. One local district leans in on how students can continue to thrive in an increasingly ...