Child development experts explain why some kids struggle when summer begins and how parents can help ease the transition with ...

Parental expressed emotion (EE) refers to characteristic patterns of emotional communication within the family, principally encompassing criticism, hostility and emotional over-involvement. High ...

As pediatricians and child-health advocates, we know that the earliest years of life matter more than nearly any other time on the developmental journey and set the foundation for everything that ...

Improving the knowledge, skills, and confidence of parents is often the aim of parenting-focused public health strategies and parenting programs, yet research on parental knowledge is limited compared ...

Parenting styles can have a great impact on a child's behavior and development. The way parents speak to or guide them affects how children deal with challenges, relationships, and emotions. Although ...

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According to a 2021 survey by the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute, 87% of pet owners have experienced improvements in their mental health due to having a companion animal. I have certainly felt ...

Although there is no cure for autism, various interventions diminish the symptoms, sometimes profoundly. Since both social and communication differences are part of the diagnosis, behavioral and ...

Excessive screen time is impacting child development, leading to behavioral issues, delayed speech, and sleep problems. Pediatric specialists at Sparsh Children's Hospital share vital guidelines for ...

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Palo Alto, California-based Cognoa, which makes an app to assess child development, has raised $11.6 million in a round led by existing investor Morningside. This brings the company’s total funding to ...