With the release of a new report on what remains a pervasive child protection crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, ...

Research from recent decades shows that versions of Kara’s experience are common for less favored siblings. In childhood, ...

Babies and young children are sponges that soak in practically everything in their environments. It’s true! Even during story time, their minds are at work, taking in all the language they hear and ...

Discover how Medicaid and CHIP differ in coverage, eligibility, and benefits for low-income children, helping you navigate ...

Your choices as a parent begin before your child is even born. From what to feed them to how to discipline, parenting seems to be one choice after another. The choices you make regarding your child’s ...

A recent report shows that in the last two years the child welfare system's performance has fallen in nearly every category.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services describes behavioral disorders as involving “a pattern of disruptive behaviors in children that last for at least 6 months and cause problems in school ...

Researchers have been looking at how children from single-parent and two-parent families fare in life. So what did they find? Family life is more richly varied than ever before. A growing proportion ...

Caregiver divorce or separation can affect a child’s mental health, academic performance, and daily routine. However, parents and caregivers can take steps to reduce this impact and help their ...

The $50 million gift is expected to strengthen and expand its health coverage, including creating a new pediatric cardiac ...

Within the United States, education is commonly regarded as an equalizer to opportunity and upward mobility. In reality, there are countless impediments in the system that exclude low-income children ...

Imagine having so many children, you could run a factory. That's what Moulay Ismail's family looked like. He was a brutal emperor of the Moroccan Alaouite dynasty from 1672 - 1727. And is reported to ...