Growing up with a pet can bring social, emotional and educational benefit to children and adolescents according to a newly published study. Youngsters with pets tend to have greater self-esteem, less ...

One of the most important things we can offer a young person is attunement. “Parents who are insufficiently attuned produce children who grow up with a sense of inner emptiness,” says clinical ...

A new report from the Academy of American Pediatrics discusses children's mental health and how pediatricians and parents can ...

The Healthy Families New York Fatherhood Initiative recognizes how important dads are to the healthy growth and development of their children and the success of their family. The initiative promotes ...

The emotional health of a newborn depends on the quality of maternal-infant responsivity beginning at birth. Source: Aditya Romansa / Unsplash The emotional health of a newborn depends on the quality ...

With the trend of modern living tending towards nuclear families, many families are now realizing the benefits of living together as a joint family, especially when it comes to bringing up children.

New research reveals your child's baby teeth may track early exposure to metals-here's what parents should know and simple ...

Co-play and face-to-face interaction shape communication, emotional growth and problem-solving. Play, whether a child plays alone, with peers or with caregivers, supports brain development and early ...

Healthy movement behaviours support young children’s physical, mental and social development, and shape lifelong habits. These habits include engaging in physical activity, reducing sedentary screen ...

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 ...

The Family Support Programs Team at Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health. A program of Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health has earned national accreditation from Prevent Child Abuse America for its ...