Childhood
Early Childhood Experiences May Cause Irreversible Cerebral Changes: Study
A new study claims that early childhood experiences can change a person's brain structure long-term and in irreversible ways - even if the brain heals.
Parents Explain Why They've Implemented 'Tummy Time' With Their Babies
A baby's first words are precious, but most parents stress out if their little ones don't say them soon enough.
13-Year-Old Dies After Fentanyl Overdose at School
Police found 40 small bags of powdered fentanyl in the gymnasium and several classrooms.
Day Care Staff Accused of Hiding Infant's Fractured Skull Injury: Police
The two women are also accused of subjecting the boy to neglect and physical abuse at a Kiddie Academy, according to officers.
'My 5-Year-Old is Amazing at Basketball—But He Has Childhood Dementia'
When we stop and watch basketball players, Simon will vocalize his excitement. He's limited to one to three word phrases, but he'll always say something like "yay!" or "try again!" He'll just shake with excitement.
The Case for Putting Seniors in Charge of Universal Pre-K
The payoff of a vast intergenerational Caring Corps will be enormous, for the youngest generation, for older people themselves, and for our sense of interdependence and connectedness across the ages.
You Can Now Get Paid $1,234 to Watch Your Five Favorite Childhood Movies
That works out to just over $246 per movie to watch the likes of "The Lion King" and "Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone."
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Reveals Childhood Connection to 'Candyman'
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was familiar with the legend of "Candyman" before joining the film, but wanted to ensure there was a "reason" for the new take.
Toddlers to Tiaras: 25 Adorable Photos of Young Royals
British royals grow up in palaces and castles among perfectly manicured gardens and acres of land at their estates across the U.K.
Childhood Independence Is on the Verge of Extinction in America
My experience of parenting in or near big cities has taught me that childhood independence isn't just endangered; it's nearly extinct.
Pivot Points: How They Shape Us and Even Change Our Lives' Entire Direction
If we're lucky, we have a father, mother or mentor to guide us through our pivot points.
Child IQ in the U.S. Lowered by Exposure to Flame Retardants, Pesticides
Exposures to toxic chemicals "represent a formidable risk to Americans' physical, mental, and economic health," said Abigail Gaylord of NYU Langone.
Wild Life: Ten Things I Learned Growing Up in Botswana
A childhood learning about baboons in Botswana may not have been typical, but it had its benefits.
Kim Jong Un's Teenage Years Revealed: Ambitious and Prone to Lashing Out
Author Anna Fifield's new book provides fresh details on the dictator-to-be's adolescent years growing up in the picturesque Swiss capital of Bern.
'Love Nikki' Swan Love Event Guide
The latest "Love Nikki" Swan Event is here! Check out our complete guide to tricky stage battles plus best evening gown, pajama combos and more here.
Ohio Murderer Has Death Sentence Commuted
A juror had appealed for Ohio Governor John Kasich to overturn the death sentence.
Almost 40 Percent of People Have Fictional First Memory
Although people claimed to remember events from infancy and toddlerhood, scientists widely believe earliest memories stem from roughly 3 to 3 and a half years of age.
Prince Harry: Best Photos From Every Year of His Life
Celebrating 33 years of the cheekiest royal.
Trump's Childhood Home Available for Rent
The property even contains a life-size cardboard cut-out of the president, should you want a companion for watching Fox News late into the night.
Screen Kids for Adverse Childhood Experiences
How much is understood about childhood adversity?
Overweight Kids Less Likely to Have Friends, Study Says
The study found kids who were overweight were more likely to be ostracized by their slimmer classmates.
George Michael, In His Own Words
In his many candid interviews, George Michael revealed his struggles, passions and inspirations.
George Michael's Humanity Inspired Fans' Adoration
George Michael was both a musical icon and a figure of hope and heroism for his communities.
A Silver Lining to a Possible Terror Attack
Rezai Karim was attacked in Roanoke, Virginia. He had work authorization under DACA, a program Donald Trump could end.
Education for Toddlers Won't Replace Parenting
Calls for a coordinated curriculum between early education and public school are not pleas to have parents abdicate responsibility.
It's Far Too Early to Label a Young Girl a 'Plus' Size
There's no ill intent behind stores using "Plus," "Slim" and "Husky" labels for kids, but they fail to see a danger in using those terms.
Early Childhood Learning Key to Fixing Public Education
Learning can't start soon enough, as early childhood education programs benefit the student and society at large.
Abraham Lincoln's Childhood: 'I Used to Be a Slave'
Until he was twenty-one years old, Abraham Lincoln's father rented out his son to neighbors in rural Indiana for ten to thirty-one cents a day.
Pre-School Children Almost Twice as Likely to Die in U.K. Than in Sweden
British children are 13 times more likely to die from prematurity than Swedish children.
The Sorry Plight of Afghanistan's Crossdressing Boys and Girls
Disguised daughters attend better schools and play sports; dressed as girls, poor young boys become sexual slaves.