The Trump administration warned that too much screen time for children has been linked to poor sleep, bad behavior, and less ...

Just over half of the children born in 2020 will face unprecedented exposure to heatwaves over their lifetime — even under a conservative projection for how climate change will unfold over the next 75 ...

A new study found that preschool children learned science and vocabulary better through gardening and food activities.

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New research led by the University of St Andrews has shown that children perform cognitive tasks faster on their own in studies, rather than in the presence of a stranger. Cognitive control ...

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Scientific organizations recently called for a 10-year ban on human germline editing. But will we ever be ready? And how would we even know? Reading time 13 minutes In late May, several scientific ...

Melatonin is now widely used to help children sleep, but scientists say the enthusiasm may be getting ahead of the evidence. A major review found clear benefits for children with conditions like ...

It's Mother’s Day! Here at ACSH, that means it's time to highlight how dedicated moms help mold their children into capable, independent adults. It may not always feel like it, but all that time you ...

Doctor’s visits for children’s anxiety rose by more than 250 percent over 10 years, according to a study of nearly two ...

What can you do to move your school district toward the goal of exemplary science instruction? Begin by taking some small (but critical) steps toward the long-term goal. Become informed. Find out what ...