Parents face an increasingly difficult decision: embrace technology in children’s education or protect their developing brains. New research from cognitive neuroscientists provides a clear answer. The ...

A high-quality preschool curriculum gives children opportunities to build both social-emotional and cognitive skills as they learn.

Training exercises designed to improve cognitive control in children do not make a significant difference to their ability to delay gratification or to their academic achievement, nor do they lead to ...

In infancy, caregivers rely on facial expressions and vocal cues to understand a baby's needs and emotions, as babies do not use language. Research shows that while facial expressions are important, ...

A study led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital assessed cognitive and communication abilities in children treated for ...

Amid an ever-growing set of studies detailing the negative effects of video games and screen time on adolescent health, a new investigation offers some good news for young gamers. Children who play ...

Children encounter war through constant media exposure. Calm, honest conversations help reduce fear and strengthen resilience ...

A new study reveals a connection between early life trauma and adult brain aging. Adults reporting severe childhood stress ...

However, investigators said there is some evidence suggesting attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may be more common in certain age groups of children with ...

Increased second trimester lead exposure in women was significantly linked to decreased cognitive function later in adulthood ...