New research indicates that children with better rhythmic abilities tend to exhibit a slower, more prolonged rate of brain ...

Past psychology studies suggest that people tend to remember emotional events, such as their wedding, the birth of a child or traumatic experiences, more vividly than neutral events, such as a routine ...

Nostalgia Meets Neuroscience The popular image of the 1960s and 70s childhood is one of free-range freedom: wood-paneled ...

Researchers have discovered how inferred emotions are learned. The study shows that the frontal part of the brain coordinates with the amygdala -- a brain region important for simple forms of ...

Pediatricians operate in a developmental world. Peter, a little bundle of joy I first met in the newborn nursery, was now a four-year-old tornado trying to whack me with my own stethoscope. How did ...

As emotions rise and fall in everyday life, your brain keeps up, constantly adjusting. These transitions between feelings—like joy, sadness, or fear—aren’t just random reactions. They’re part of a ...

A UCSF study using fMRI revealed distinct brain network activity in children with sensory over-responsivity. These children ...

Every child has an innate intelligence that’s ready to be nurtured, and day-to-day habits can make a big difference in ...

These short, fun activities can help kids recharge and refocus when school or homework is stressing them out. Focusing on a task for a long period can be difficult for anyone, but especially kids.

In today’s fast-paced, screen-filled world, parents often feel pressure to keep their children constantly busy. Kids are ...

Fueling young minds is crucial for development. Eggs, nuts, seeds, berries, dairy, and whole grains offer vital nutrients for ...