A child's family income and the neighborhood they grow up in may play a much bigger role in brain development than previously ...

A new study found that the leading environmental factor influencing brain structure and function is the socioeconomic status ...

New research suggests the foundations for reading success begin in toddlerhood. Learn how talking, reading, and word play can ...

If you and your family are happily engaging one another without staring into electronic devices, your brains and ...

Key Takeaways Financial matters play a crucial role in a child’s brain developmentFamily finances and neighborhood ...

Canadian scientists have demonstrated for the first time that a noninvasive brain-monitoring technique could help medical ...

The environment in which children grow up can play a central role in their mental development and psychological well-being.

Childhood is a period of remarkable growth. Bones lengthen, muscles strengthen and the brain forms connections that can influence learning, memory and overall development for years to come. While no ...

Parents want to support their child's development, but many aren't sure what works. Here are five common reading myths and ...

A study of more than 2,300 9- to 10-year-olds found that socioeconomic factors explained most differences in the preteens' ...

The brain changes associated with parenthood may not be driven by pregnancy alone. Researchers are increasingly finding that ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising link between gut microbes, and brain development—offering new clues about ADHD, autism ...