Children across the globe engage in a constellation of behaviors that support cooperation, an action critical to the survival ...

Sometimes things that seem off to parents about their child's behavior are developmentally appropriate. Find out what's ...

Parenting brings a mix of wonderful moments and unexpected concerns. Many everyday actions from kids can trigger alarm bells ...

Children everywhere start out similar, but culture shapes how sharing, honesty, and cooperation grow over time.

How do children learn to cooperate with others? A new cross-cultural study suggests that the answer depends less on universal ...

What if helping your child with hair pulling or skin picking isn’t about stopping, but about helping them thrive?

Detecting a child’s mental disorder can be difficult because many of the behaviors can also occur as part of normal development. As a result, some parents are hesitant to seek help. To help you ...

"The simple routine of reading with your child ... can help bolster the child's success in school and beyond," the study's lead author told Rutgers Today A new study is suggesting that reading with ...

Prosocial behaviors are voluntary actions intended to help others. Children display prosocial behavior when they share toys, comfort someone who is sad, or work together to complete a task. Share on ...

Paediatrician and Lecturer in Child and Adolescent Health, Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne Around one-quarter of Australian parents feel stressed by their child’s behaviour ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If some children seem like they were born to be bad, new research suggests it may be true. Sign up here. In a study of adult twins and their children, researchers found ...

It’s a familiar scene in many households and even in public these days—kids glued to their tablets, phones, or gaming consoles, headphones on, brains off. Technology can be educational and ...