When a young child pulls their hair, picks their skin, or bites their nails to the point of injury, it’s natural for the adults in their lives to want to focus on stopping the behavior. Parents want ...

Trichotillomania, or hair-pulling disorder, is a body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) that often begins in childhood. While it is frequently associated with older children, adolescents, and adults, ...

Covid lockdowns slowed the growth of focus and self-control skills in young children, especially those who started school ...

Young children often display similar eating behavior as their parents, with a parent's own eating style influencing how they feed their children. Young children often display similar eating behaviour ...

Talk about a high-ly anticipated breakthrough. A new study from the University of São Paulo suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extract could help improve behavior and ease common symptoms in ...

Save the Children’s early learning specialists outline five key reasons why reading to babies and toddlers every day matters so much, especially in the first years of life.

Editor's note: This story was made free for all readers on Oct. 18, 2024. Swearing. Hitting. Knocking over bookshelves. Throwing things. Violent threats like “I am going to kill you.” While alarming, ...

Early childhood is an important time for learning about nutrition and establishing healthy eating behaviors. Young children rely on parents to provide food options, and the availability of food in the ...