The environment in which children grow up can play a central role in their mental development and psychological well-being.

A child's family income and the neighborhood they grow up in may play a much bigger role in brain development than previously ...

A new study found that the leading environmental factor influencing brain structure and function is the socioeconomic status ...

A study of more than 2,300 9- to 10-year-olds found that socioeconomic factors explained most differences in the preteens' ...

Family finances and opportunities in a child’s neighborhood account for about 16% of the variability in kids’ brain function ...

For most families, a child curled up with the family dog feels like one of the most natural arrangements in the world. There is a comfort to that bond so instinctive that few people pause to ask what ...

For decades, researchers have documented an achievement gap between children from higher- and lower-income families. On average, children with more resources perform better in school and on cognitive ...

Hundreds of genes have been linked to autism, yet the precise molecular and cellular mechanisms behind it remain largely ...

New research suggests laughter is a vital catalyst for child development, enhancing brain growth, emotional well-being and ...

A new study from Oregon Health & Science University found that air pollution can impact adolescent brain development. The analysis indicated that exposure to common air pollutants is associated with ...

Studies suggest that, like mothers, fathers may undergo a shift in their biology in preparation for and in response to the ...