Multiple new studies highlight how early life environments—including parental behavior, genetic predispositions, and even pet ownership—affect children's educational outcomes, mental health, and ...

Anticipating the conception of a child can be accompanied by a lot of uncertainty about how to plan for pregnancy and parenthood. But relatively few people are aware that the things they do months or ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter. Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it. Mothers bear much of the ...

Researchers have identified small molecules in the blood that may impact early childhood development, showing how dietary exposures, early life experiences, and gut health can influence a child's ...

Child development expert Kendra Morgan outlines five key factors parents should consider when deciding if their child needs a growth year, emphasizing early assessment and collaboration with schools.

Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is a common medicine used around the world to treat pain and fever. It is often ...

According to a 2021 survey by the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute, 87% of pet owners have experienced improvements in their mental health due to having a companion animal. I have certainly felt ...