As New Year's resolutions roll around again, the vow to lead a more active lifestyle often tops the list—but it doesn't have ...

The work suggests it may be because human parents and caregivers are able to keep a closer eye on human babies, while chimp mothers can curtail their children’s behavior for only as long as they can ...

If we want children to grow into strong and thoughtful adults, we must first respect their world and experiences.

A University of Michigan and James Madison University study examining risk behavior in chimps and humans finds that human ...

In broken societies, as South Africa is, teachers are even more critical in shaping well-rounded young citizens equipped to navigate complex individual, relationship, workplace and societal challen ...

A new study led by Johns Hopkins Children’s Center researchers using data on adolescents and young adults (AYAs) ages 15 to ...

Growth hormone replacement therapy improves physical fitness, lifestyle habits, and quality of life in children with growth ...

A new study has uncovered the ways different types of play are linked to children's social abilities and brain activity. The ...

Our new observations of physical risk-taking in chimpanzees suggests that the rise in risk-taking in human adolescence isn’t due to a new yen for danger. Rather, a decrease in supervision gives teens ...

Most parents want their kids to be successful and happy. But these vague goals lead to daily battles. Needs-based parenting ...

Transitions can stir big feelings in young children, even when nothing is “wrong.” Steady, emotionally present caregiving ...

Objectives This paper examines the differential impact of responsive parenting and nutrition interventions on early child ...