Research at Karlstad University shows that exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and adverse life events during ...

The development of a child begins during pregnancy, when prenatal environmental factors and genetic influences interact to ...

A long-term study finds that early father involvement may affect a child’s heart and metabolic health well into elementary ...

Policymaking that considers the unique developmental needs of young children, as well as their lived experiences and that of their families, can set the foundation for health and well-being throughout ...

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ACROSS many communities, children’s mental health challenges remain largely misunderstood, overlooked or mistaken for simple behavioural problems. A child who becomes withdrawn, aggressive, fearful or ...

Washington, D.C. — Social and economic policy are not often considered directly related to early childhood development. However, a recent series from the Center for American Progress details how ...

Research published in the Journal of the Human Development and Capabilities found that giving children smartphones before age ...