The environment in which children grow up can play a central role in their mental development and psychological well-being.

As teens spend less time with their friends in person, scientists are beginning to uncover how isolation may affect the developing “social brain." Here’s what we know—and when parents should be ...

Key Takeaways Financial matters play a crucial role in a child’s brain developmentFamily finances and neighborhood ...

A child's family income and the neighborhood they grow up in may play a much bigger role in brain development than previously ...