With decisions to make every day, small and big, of momentary and far-reaching consequence, people who become parents put themselves on a fast track towards adulthood. They are responsible for the life of a little one now and so they move up in the ranks of generations.
Teenagers who spend more than three hours a day on social media are more likely to report high levels of behaviors that may indicate mental health problems compared to adolescents who do not use social media at all, according to a new study.
What is it about saying, flat out, 'I love you' to our children that has been shunned by many and may still constitute a taboo among middle-aged parents today? Novels, movies, indeed most cultures invest 'I love you' with strong erotic content. The deep, romantic, feeling-tone of the phrase reinforces the taboo...
Fidgeting is usually considered as a sign of boredom or lack of attention which can be distracting to others.
Though it’s not easy, it is possible to change the poor sleep habits of children in preschool and elementary school, experts say.
- By Sandra Jones
Around 1% of the population has an autism spectrum disorder, with estimates ranging from one in 150 to one in 70.
If you’re a parent of a preschooler, you might be wondering how you can help set your child up for success once they enter kindergarten.
When parents separate or get divorced, it inevitably disrupts the lives of children, and can take a toll on their mental wellbeing.
Diagnoses of mental disorders and drug prescriptions among school-age children have skyrocketed over the last two decades.
- By Cailin Riley
Kids are less likely to have concentration problems and behavioral issues if their parents make a greater effort to engage with their schooling earlier in the year, according to new research.
The numbers of women undergoing elective egg freezing across the Western world has increased rapidly over the past few years.
- By Sarah Pitt
There’s been a surge in measles cases across Europe, putting people’s lives at risk according to new findings from the World Health Organization.
Inquiry-based learning emphasises a student’s role in the learning process and asks them to engage with an idea or topic in an active way, rather than by sitting and listening to a teacher.
Because I conduct research about reading, parents often ask me the same question: “What can I do to help my child become a better reader?”
Schools across the country encourage parents to help their children with homework.
It is well established that drinking alcohol during pregnancy can have detrimental effects on the developing foetus.
- By Ben Kilby
In a recent TED talk titled No Philosophy, No Humanity, author Roger Sutcliffe asked the audience whether a flagpole was a place. Around half the audience said yes, the other said no.
The beach offers a wide open playscape where children are fuelled by curiosity.
The American software consultant I interviewed told me about an exercise he did ages ago that has stayed with him his whole life. The participants in the workshop he was in were asked to write their own eulogy, then deliver it to the class, speaking about how they wanted to be remembered.
Human breast milk is more than a meal – it’s also a clock, providing time-of-day information to infants.
The Lion King is a movie about a young lion cub named Simba, who idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and is eager for his own royal destiny.
Injury is the leading cause of death for U.S. children and adolescents, accounting for over 60% of all deaths in this group. Firearms are the second leading cause of death among U.S. children and adolescents, after car crashes. Firearm deaths occur at a rate over three times higher than drownings.
For all of human history, babies have been born where their mothers lived – whether in a house, hut or cave.