New research has made a striking link between a mother’s exposure to “forever chemicals” during pregnancy and the shape of her child’s brain at age five. The findings offer no conclusion as to whether ...

Child development expert Dr Amanda Gummer explains three kinds of play - creative, imaginative and active - and their ...

Scientists have outlined the five factors that are key to an infant's brain development during their first year of life. Good nutrition, a stimulating environment, a safe neighborhood, positive ...

Cursive is again becoming something to write home about as experts point out it may just boost a child's brain development. The "Cursive Challenge" is also now going viral on TikTok, with several ...

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, researchers evaluated how fundamental environmental supports, encapsulated as a thrive factor (T-factor), during the first year of life ...

Many parents think the school years matter most for neurological development, but a UVA expert says the biggest gains start much earlier.

A unique study imaging brain activity in children born with upper limb difference—for example, one hand—has shown the amazing ability of the brain to adapt to compensate and support their daily lives.

Feb. 25 (UPI) --A new, wide-ranging review of existing scientific data released Tuesday is pointing to the possibility that dozens of commonly prescribed drugs could adversely affect brain development ...

In an era of packed schedules, screen time, and intense focus on school readiness, many children are playing less than in previous generations, which harms development.