New research from UC San Diego sheds light on how cannabis affects youth and their ability to maintain attention, react and retain information.

For decades, researchers have documented an achievement gap between children from higher- and lower-income families. On average, children with more resources perform better in school and on cognitive ...

What is cognitive development? Expert Dr Samantha Durrant answers parents' questions around this tricky subject, and how it ...

Black children living in poverty face increased instances of stress and trauma that can alter their brain development, a new study found. The study was published this week by the American Journal of ...

Researchers analyzed data from Denmark covering 1,702 children diagnosed with autism and born between 1973 and 2012. Those ...

As policymakers scramble to understand how artificial intelligence might affect adults in the workplace, one researcher at ...

Before age 5, a baby's brain grows rapidly, undergoing a uniquely important moment in development. Yet, many don't understand just how critical it is for setting a person's foundation for thriving.

But from the perspective of neuroscience, reading is much more than just entertainment. This is especially true for children ...

From televisions in living rooms to tablets in playrooms, digital screens have become common in homes everywhere. Toddlers today encounter screens far more often than children in previous generations.

Memo to mom and dad. While the goal of parents everywhere is to ensure their children survive into adulthood intact, many may be unwittingly putting their kids at risk. Speaking to The Post, a ...

Keeping kids hydrated can feel like a guessing game with so many options available. It can be hard to know if they are ...