Giving your phone or tablet to very young children to keep them occupied may seem like a good idea at the time, but experts advise looking for other ways to calm your kids. A study found that early ...

While toddlers seem resilient to COVID-19, this new study highlights how socioeconomic factors, not the virus, may play a larger role in developmental outcomes. Study: Association between SARS-CoV-2 ...

New research suggests that the more children are exposed to screens at age 1, the more likely they are to experience developmental delay in the years that follow. In a study looking at over 7,000 ...

Tablets and smartphones can keep babies entertained while you’re busy. But a national study reveals too much screen time for young children could lead to years of developmental delays. These latest ...

Just about everyone knows that cigarette smoke is bad for babies. Should cooking fuels like natural gas, propane and wood be viewed similarly when used indoors? That’s the takeaway from a new study ...

A study of more than 11,000 teens finds cannabis use tied to slower gains in memory, focus and thinking speed as well as ...

Generation Alpha was born into a digital world and is on track to have more screen time than any prior generation. Most were born or started attending school during the pandemic and so were immersed ...

Taking antidepressants such as Prozac during pregnancy can affect the child's brain development and potentially lead to them having mental health disorders later in life, a new study warns. AFP via ...