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Traditional Mayan practices have long promoted unique levels of family harmony. But what effect is globalization having?
A new paper in the journal Child Development shows how some aspects of family interaction among Indigenous people in Guatemala... Read more -
Excessive social media use tied to substance experimentation in US pre-teens
As teens continue to spend more time on screens and social media, a new study finds that among 11-12-year-olds, excessive... Read more -
Using AI to advance child development and learning
Can artificial intelligence-powered tools help enrich child development and learning?... Read more -
Most children globally exposed to at least one adverse childhood experience
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are common globally, according to a review published online Nov. 11 in JAMA Pediatrics.... Read more -
2022 to 2023 saw no change in U.S. infant mortality rate, report reveals
The U.S. infant mortality rate did not change from 2022 to 2023 and was 5.61 per 1,000 live births in... Read more -
Standardized screening finds more young children likely to have autism
New research from Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute found that the use of standardized autism screening during pediatric well-child... Read more -
Steroid and surfactant mix fails to impact bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants
Research led by the Royal Women's Hospital, Australia, has found that early intratracheal administration of budesonide mixed with surfactant may... Read more -
Lack of sleep regulations for licensed child-care providers puts children's health at risk
In 2023, more than half of Canadian children (up to five years old) were in child care and more than... Read more -
Researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media use among young people
A groundbreaking new study conducted by the University of South Florida will track young people through 2050 to learn more... Read more -
Maternal stress linked to increased early onset epilepsy in children
Tottori University researchers in Japan have linked maternal psychological distress during pregnancy to an increased risk of epilepsy in children.... Read more -
Investigating specific pathological features of cerebral cavernous malformation in children
Children with cavernous malformations face unique treatment challenges due to factors such as the malformation's location, size, risk of bleeding,... Read more -
Six things to do if your child's weight is beyond the ideal range—and one thing to avoid
One of the more significant challenges we face as parents is making sure our kids are growing at a healthy... Read more -
New study highlights need for targeted suicide prevention and mental health support for sexual and gender diverse youth
Researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital analyzed... Read more -
The power of human milk for infant health
Two open-access reviews by a renowned neonatal immunologist have highlighted the uniqueness of the developing infant immune system and how... Read more -
Zambia study shows mixed results in preventing early pregnancies
Many young girls in low- and middle-income countries become pregnant early, which can be dangerous for them and for their... Read more
