Too little play time, not enough parental involvement, and too much time on screens may account for the problem. A UT ...

Regular physical activity contributes to a child’s physical development and promotes overall well-being. It may help if parents and caregivers can encourage them in active play, playground activities, ...

As we celebrate the wonders of technology and its ability to shape young minds, a concerning trend is emerging.  Prolonged screen time is leading to a sedentary lifestyle, contributing to obesity, ...

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), outdoor play is beneficial for all ages and boosts physical and mental ...

A recent review published in Pediatric Physical Therapy has highlighted deficiencies in the scientific support and ...

Luby is an infant/preschool psychiatrist clinician researcher at Washington University School of Medicine. Barch is a clinical scientist researcher at Washington University in St. Louis. The New York ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter. Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it. Mothers bear much of the ...

Historically, mothers have received more research attention than fathers. And mothers have more often been characterized as children’s primary caregivers, whereas fathers have been characterized as ...

(CNN) — Mothers bear much of the burden for a child’s healthy development, from pregnancy through their teen years. But a large, new study adds to the growing body of evidence saying fathers, too, are ...