Aug 16 2010
Only Child Syndrome a Myth
Despite common beliefs that only children may grow up maladjusted, new research finds they're just fine.
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Jul 02 2010
How to Discuss the Oil Spill With Your Kids
The oil spill is bound to make summer vacation look a lot different this year for children around the Gulf.
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Jun 22 2010
Soothing Words Ramp up Pain
Saying, "Don't worry," to reassure an injured or fearful child could do more harm than good.
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Jun 09 2010
Autism Linked to Dozens of Genetic Mutations
Although some genetic glitches are inherited from parents, many arise for the first time in the person with autism.
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May 24 2010
Preschools Take Root in Forests
Some preschools across the country are swapping classrooms and desks for trees and mud.
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May 17 2010
Teen Brain Wired to Take Risks
The adolescent brain is extra sensitive to reward signals when pay-off for a risk is higher than expected.
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Apr 01 2010
Why Do People Bully?
In light of the bullying and subsequent suicide of a 15-year-old girl in Massachusetts, experts explain why kids harass each other.
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Mar 31 2010
U.S. Judge Strikes Down Gene Patents
Genes cannot be patented, said a judge, because isolated DNA is not markedly different from DNA as it exists in nature.
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Mar 11 2010
Parents Pass on Fewer Bad Genes Than Thought
The genetic code of an entire family reveals mutations aren't passed on to children as commonly as thought.
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Mar 11 2010
English Sets High Hurdles to Learning ABCs
Given the inherent complexity of English, reading to young children is critical to developing their language skills.
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