The war over children's books is depressing. As a reset, we asked parents from across the political spectrum to tell us which books they consider essential.

An analysis of the data from a large study of German twins (TwinLife) found no support for the notion that parental control, parental activities and extracurricular activities affect the development of noncognitive skills of early adolescents (10-14 years of age).

A more complex worldview and improved empathic abilities are associated with early exposure to fiction reading, according to new research that was just published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.

Smartphones have become near-universal among children, with up to 91% of 11-year-olds owning one. Here's what to consider when deciding if your child is ready for one.

California will be the first state to require online companies to put kids' safety first by barring them from profiling children or using personal information in ways that could harm children physically or mentally, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday.

A study of school children found that the majority of children with asthma also reported having allergic rhinitis (or 'hay fever'), and these children had worse health outcomes than children who were only diagnosed with asthma.

When classrooms in California reopen for the fall term, all 6.2 million public school students will have the option to eat school meals for free, regardless of their family's income. The undertaking, made possible by an unexpected budget surplus, will be the largest free student lunch program in the country. School officials, lawmakers, anti-hunger organizations and parents are applauding it as a pioneering way to prevent the stigma of accepting free lunches and feed more hungry children.

At 6 years old, Wyatt Shield is already a published author with a message to children on how to love and accept others for their differences. The Kansas native was born with 12 fingers, six on each hand. The condition is called polydactyly. He detailed his own story and medical journey in "Wyatt’s Big Adventures with Shriners," which is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Global analysis finds increase most sharp among age group, prompting concerns about impact on health

As a parent, you may be looking for ways to help your child learn about managing money and building wealth. Investing is a great way to do this. With time and planning, your kids could be well on their way to financial security and independence.

A 5-year-old British girl earned a Guinness World Record when she published a book that she wrote and illustrated. Guinness World Records confirmed Bella Jay Dark earned the record for youngest person to publish a book (female) when her book, The Lost Cat, sold more than 1,000 copies, the minimum set by the record-keeping organization.

What scientists know about "infantile amnesia."

Ryan Gosling and Natalie Portman adore it, critics rave about it and a podcast dissects every episode: why does a series about a six-year-old dog and her family inspire so much devotion among grown-ups?

This has implications for paternal care

This is the first children’s book I have written and illustrated, titled Amelia the Chameleon. Read about the journey from concept to print.

From graphic novels to fiction to autobiographies, there seems to be a war on books, with bans and challenges becoming increasingly more common.

The fallout from the pandemic is just being felt. “We’re in new territory,” educators say.

In his first State of the Union address, President Biden has asked Congress to implement new laws to increase child safety on Facebook, TikTok and other social media platforms. "It's time to strengthen privacy protections, ban targeted advertising to children, demand tech companies stop collecting personal data on our children," he said on Tuesday evening.

Desperate for a little extra pandemic protection, some women are nursing their kids much later than they ever imagined they would.

Wilderness therapy purports to help teens heal from trauma, overcome behavioural problems and ‘find their true selves’ by embedding with nature. But for many like Kyra Frankowski, this therapy had the exact opposite effect. Megan Sheets writes