Research consistently shows that one of the most powerful things you can do for a baby is read to them, supporting early ...

Summer holidays are considered to be a time for children to relax and have some fun. This is the best time for children to learn important skills that schools do not impart. Rather than wasting time ...

In a world dominated by screens, the humble book remains one of the most powerful tools for cognitive and emotional development. While technology offers instant access to information, reading ...

In case parents needed another reason to police their children's screen time, new research shows that social media use is hurting preteens' memory and reading skills. The new study, published Monday ...

JOHNS ISLAND — Emmylou Hayes, 4, got a gift for showing up for her well-child appointment at Angel Oak Pediatrics. The prize? A book titled, “Eggs and Legs: Counting by Twos.” Naturally her ...

Regular social media use during early adolescence is linked to weaker reading and vocabulary development over time, new ...

If your teen is not a reader and you blame social media for hijacking their brains, you're not so far off base: A new study ...

Neurogenesis slows post-25, making the brain less adaptable. While childhood offers effortless learning, adulthood requires ...

As I enter deep middle age, parenting two teenagers, I find reading about brain development more interesting. The old-school view of becoming an adult at 18 (or 21) seems simple. The more recent ...