Largest U.S. study links teen cannabis use to slower cognitive development and reduced gains in memory and attention.

A review of 73 studies suggests that poor nutrition in early childhood may affect intelligence, learning ability, and ...

The developmental psychologist and genetic epistemologist, Jean Piaget, investigated the cognitive development of children. He identified four stages from the sensorimotor period, culminating at 2 ...

The relationship of cognitive developmental trajectories during the dynamic first years with later life development outcomes remains unclear in low- and middle-income countries. 1388 Children born to ...

Developmental delays can affect a child’s physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, or behavioral skills. Often, delays affect more than one area of development. When a child has delays ...

It’s not uncommon today to see children glued to their screens. In fact, 80% of parents with children 11 or younger say their kids watch YouTube videos, according to a 2020 Pew Research Center poll.

Common mental disorders such as depression, anxiety disorders, and substances use disorders are highly prevalent, affecting approximately 14% of adolescents worldwide [1], with nearly half of these ...

A child's first few years lay the foundation for lifelong health, learning, and wellbeing. Nutrition during this period plays a defining role in strengthening immunity, supporting healthy growth, and ...