The randomized clinical trial looked into whether immediate skin-to-skin contact with preterm babies improved early childhood neurodevelopmental outcomes.

At 4 months pregnant you've officially entered the second trimester of pregnancy. Your baby is growing and you might start ...

Couples who are or will be parents for the first time need a clear understanding of postpartum care and postnatal family planning.

The nonprofit social service agency Lifesteps is offering free development screenings called Child Checks for children up to age 5. The program is available in Butler County, and is supported, in ...

When parents are concerned about their child's development, they often seek an assessment to address concerns and identify ...

Focusing on a child’s strengths can have a powerful impact on children and parents, researchers say. Photo / 123rf When ...

For non-contact sports, most children can safely enter participation at age 6 or 7: baseball, figure skating, golf, ...

Background: Obesity is a complex, chronic, stigmatized disease whereby abnormal or excess body fat may impair health or increase the risk of medical complications, and can reduce quality of life and ...

A new strengths checklist aims to help parents, carers and clinicians more easily identify a child’s skills, talents and ...

When climbing trees, riding a bike fast or exploring a woodland, children make their own decisions on which risks to take and ...

If your compassion’s running on fumes, you’re not alone. Learn to reset with kindness that’s real—not performative or covered ...