Parents have long intuitively known that music holds more than mere entertainment value for their little ones. Now, scientific research confirms this parental wisdom, establishing music as a powerful ...

Studies reveal that when handwriting automaticity is achieved, it enhances the cognitive and "free-flowing" intellectual ...

The earliest stages of life are a crucial time for child development and have a particularly important impact on the brain. More than 80% of a child's brain is formed during the first three years of ...

There are surprising cognitive and emotional benefits hidden within a classic children's game that boosts focus, memory, and ...

The human brain undergoes significant development during the final prenatal months and through the first year of life. And while scientists have begun to map the developmental trajectories of this ...

Generous anti-poverty programs may help narrow gaps in mental health and brain development between children living in low- versus high-income households, a new study finds. The analysis, published in ...

Parents and early educators play an active role in fostering a child's healthy brain development through responsive ...

A new initiative in Steubenville aims to give newborns a head start on literacy.The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County has partnered with Trin ...

Ensuring children's optimal growth and cognitive development hinges on a daily, nutrient-rich diet. Read on as we highlight ...

New research reveals how constant headphone use prevents normal brain development in young people, leading to processing ...

New research raises red flags about acetaminophen use in pregnancy, linking it to autism and ADHD risks in children.

A new study explored how parents' divorce affects early child development. Data from more than 62,000 children aged 3 to 5 ...