Home visitor programs are run by local governments and nonprofit organizations and are funded largely through a federal program.

Will a child who's evaluated for autism later develop an intellectual disability? Can this be accurately predicted? Early-childhood experts in Quebec say they've have come up with a better way to find ...

It’s difficult to go through life feeling alone, and children especially need to feel they’ve got the support of family and friends as they navigate their way from childhood to adulthood. Without ...

While there are certainly benefits to the use of technology by children, there are also potential drawbacks that must be considered. One of the most significant concerns is the risk of addiction and ...

Early-childhood researchers at the University of Nebraska have created a curriculum to help educators and care providers gain ...

This week, my wife was at the dog park with a friend when a large dog ran up beside her and knocked her to the ground. The fall broke her leg. While my wife was on the ground in excruciating pain, the ...

Research shows Helping children develop healthy habits at a young age can help lower their risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems later in life. that a child’s cardiovascular ...

Let's be honest: It's hard for any child to go through life without getting scolded—heck, it even happens to adults in the ...

Although it may seem like everybody has siblings, there is a sizable chunk of the U.S. population that actually grew up as “only children” with no siblings at all. As Psychology Today reports, 20 ...