Nonparental child care is a key support for working parents and contributes to long-term child health and development. Yet high-quality affordable care that meets parents’ needs can be hard to find.

A new federal advisory warns that excessive screen use among children and teens is becoming a growing public health concern tied to sleep disruption, menta ...

One of the most important things we can offer a young person is attunement. “Parents who are insufficiently attuned produce children who grow up with a sense of inner emptiness,” says clinical ...

The emotional health of a newborn depends on the quality of maternal-infant responsivity beginning at birth. Source: Aditya Romansa / Unsplash The emotional health of a newborn depends on the quality ...

Did you know that a nutritious diet is what helps your kid achieve a healthy and wealthy life? Read on to know what all may ...

Access to safe, contamination-free food is a fundamental pillar of child growth and development, playing a critical role during the vulnerable early years of life. Safe food acts as a primary ...

Making children laugh can build deep emotional connections and soothe their nervous systems, making them more resilient and open to new ideas, says a leading child development expert. Dr. Jacqueline ...

Healthy movement behaviours support young children’s physical, mental and social development, and shape lifelong habits. These habits include engaging in physical activity, reducing sedentary screen ...

Co-play and face-to-face interaction shape communication, emotional growth and problem-solving. Play, whether a child plays alone, with peers or with caregivers, supports brain development and early ...

The global burden of child and youth deaths remains high, despite dramatic reductions in under-5s deaths, and there are stark inequalities across the globe in the availability of health services to ...

Vijayawada: NTR district Collector Dr G Lakshmisha said that the government has launched ‘Nava Chetana’ programme to ensure ...

May is a month of many celebrations. Mother’s Day and Memorial Day likely top the list, and for good reason. May is also ...