Women's elevated anxiety, depression and stress during pregnancy altered key features of the fetal brain, which subsequently decreased their offspring's cognitive development at 18 months. These ...

New devices can be worn by babies and toddlers to count the number of words they are exposed to each day. Research suggests that word counts and exposure to adult conversations can boost cognitive ...

A new study has uncovered the ways different types of play are linked to children's social abilities and brain activity. The ...

Rufus Tony Spann, Ph.D., L.C.P.C., L.P.C. Mental Health / Holistic Health Dr. Rufus Tony Spann is a nationally certified school psychologist, licensed professional counselor, yoga teacher and reiki ...

Research on infant thinking suggests that babies are more complex thinkers than was once believed. There is now evidence that, by the end of their first year, children are capable of logical reasoning ...

Researchers delve into the bilingual experience and its impact on children's context-sensitive perception of trust, offering insights into how language diversity can enrich and benefit children's ...

Children, especially those living in big cities, are experiencing less and less time in nature which can lead to a decrease in cognitive development, according to a study published by Nature ...

Climate change could pose a threat to children's intellectual development, a new study says. Kids growing up under higher-than-usual temperatures -- average temps above 86 degrees Fahrenheit -- are ...