Children with strong family connections are associated with a high likelihood of flourishing in life, a new study found. Numerous studies have shown that strong family bonds lower the chances of poor ...

It's normal for children and teens to experience anxiety, but persistent symptoms may require professional support. Learn the physical, emotional and behavioral signs of childhood anxiety disorders ...

When one of my now-adult kids was in middle school, I had a small epiphany about parenting. I had been haranguing him constantly about his homework and grades, which were indeed a problem. One night, ...

Outdoor play helps children learn skills, develop physical strength, and benefits mental well-being. Time outdoors can also provide an opportunity to make friends. Outdoor play comes in many forms. It ...

December 2, 2024 — Aisha Yousafzai, professor of child development and health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, is a member of the steering committee for a new Lancet series exploring the ...

On the two-hour drive back from the hospital, Danielle Boyer kept replaying the doctor’s questions in her mind. Was her then-12-year-old child, Ryace, hearing voices? Was she using illegal drugs? Had ...

Children’s rights have taken some important steps forward in the last several decades — and a few big ones back, says Benyam Dawit Mezmur, an expert in children’s rights and the Eleanor Roosevelt ...

In his new book, “A Minor Revolution: How Prioritizing Kids Benefits Us All,” Adam Benforado, J.D.’05, professor of law at Drexel University, explains how the country is failing children politically, ...

Early toxic stress and adverse experiences during childhood are known to have a dramatic impact on mental health. Harvard professor of psychology Steven Pinker argues that in many parts of the globe, ...

Parenting a child with a special need, whether a physical disability, a learning delay, an emotional challenge, or a developmental disorder, may require the acquisition of specific skills, such as ...

Stress in children may cause them to regress in behavior, withdraw, have heightened emotional responses, or become more fearful. Caregivers can encourage rest, fun, and positive thinking to help a ...