Researchers have scanned the brains of more than 500 babies and young children in order to paint a detailed picture of the ...

The randomized clinical trial looked into whether immediate skin-to-skin contact with preterm babies improved early childhood neurodevelopmental outcomes.

From interactive whiteboards to ‘gamified' homework, technology now dominates almost every aspect of pupils' education. But ...

Peekaboo, a seemingly simple game, plays a crucial role in early childhood development. Dr. Aliza Pressman explains how it ...

When parents are concerned about their child's development, they often seek an assessment to address concerns and identify ...

New research has uncovered a disrupted brain communication pathway in children with autism that impairs their ability to quickly shift attention—an essential skill for social interaction.

Snoring indicates oxygen reduction, but a variety of treatments can restore healthy airflow ...

The link between air pollution and cognition is clear, with evidence showing pollutants affect brain development and increase neurodegenerative disease risk.

For non-contact sports, most children can safely enter participation at age 6 or 7: baseball, figure skating, golf, ...

A new strengths checklist aims to help parents, carers and clinicians more easily identify a child’s skills, talents and positive qualities.

Fluoride occurs naturally in drinking water, especially well water, but the concentrations are generally low in public water ...

UNIGE scientists identified a brain circuit where lies the origin the social difficulties experienced by people with autism spectrum disorders.