Children who demonstrate pretend play ability as toddlers have significantly fewer emotional and behavioral difficulties at ...

Congenital heart disease (CHD), which is a problem with how the heart forms before birth—occurs in approximately 1% of ...

A new study has provided evidence that exposure to fluoridated water by young children was not negatively associated with child emotional, behavioral development and executive functioning in their ...

A clinic serving children with ADHD, autism and other conditions is closing at Dolly Parton Children's Hospital, but the ...

An ad hoc committee will conduct a consensus study on fostering healthy mental, emotional, and behavioral development among children and youth. As background to the study, the committee will review ...

A consistent bedtime may be more important to a child's ability to control their emotions and behavior than the duration or quality of their sleep, according to a new publication. Sleep can affect a ...

Understanding the Effects of Taunting on Children Parenting Insights: Children are naturally playful and often make mistakes.

If your child is struggling with behavioral challenges, you are not alone. In a 2021 survey, most Wisconsin early education professionals reported an increase in behavior challenges. But there are ...

Children exposed to prenatal maternal smoking are more likely to experience behavioral and mental health challenges.

A new report on child brain research has associated prenatal marijuana exposure with subsequent attention, behavioral and social problems in adolescent children; the risk rises significantly five or ...