Study investigates how having a pet in early childhood can influence emotional development

A research team from the INMA Project (Childhood and Environment) has analyzed how pet ownership during early childhood may ...

High Blood Pressure Rates in Children Have Doubled: 'Should Raise Alarm Bells'

An estimated 114 million children have high blood pressure, with childhood obesity rates driving cases of the condition.
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Young Children Are Capable of Extreme Bravery—Here’s Why

Researchers have examined the personality traits, the brain circuits, and the learnings that lead to children's heroic acts ...

Americans Are Having Fewer Children—This New Study Finds Why So Many People May Be Opting Out Of Parenthood

Affordability could be a key factor behind America’s declining birth rate, with one preprint paper finding that rising ...

Violence is a normal part of life for many young children: Study traces the mental health impacts

Children in many countries are growing up surrounded by violence. It may happen at home, in their neighborhoods, or both.

Rates of high blood pressure in children have nearly doubled in 20 years

Hypertension in childhood increases risk for heart disease later on. Now, a new study shows that high blood pressure in children is on the rise.
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UNH's Child Study & Development Center may be outsourced. Parents aren't happy.

Facing budget cuts, the University System of New Hampshire (USNH) is considering outsourcing childcare services at its three campuses. Parents are concerned about potential privatization leading to ...

What did that teddy bear say? Study warns parents about AI toys

When families gather around the Christmas tree and open presents this December, parents of young children may end up ...

Colorado ranks among most expensive states to raise a child

Colorado is among the most expensive states in the nation to raise a child, a new SmartAsset analysis showed. The state ...