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

When we think about childhood, most of us picture two intense phases: the active and exhausting toddler years and the emotional rollercoaster of the teenage years. But somewhere in between lies a ...

Research has shown that young people who face adversity such as traumatic or stressful events during brain development are 40% more likely to develop anxiety disorders by adulthood. But most people ...

This study links childhood gut microbiome to brain connectivity, highlighting its role in internalizing symptoms like anxiety ...

Evidence shows that the relationship between violence exposure and poor mental health can be seen even before a child is old ...

A new study published in the journal Development and Psychopathology provides evidence that different types of adversity in childhood may shape a young person’s mental and behavioral development in ...

Dr. Brittany McGeehan, a licensed psychologist based in Frisco, Texas, delves into the family dynamics that shape who we become. Birth order influences individual traits that can shape success in ...

Kids love to do things on repeat. The same books read over and over, the same games, the same questions. It can be exhausting for parents, but researchers say repetition is key to childhood learning.