New research following children for more than a decade links high screen exposure before age two to accelerated brain maturation, slower decision-making, and increased anxiety by adolescence.

The number of homeless students in the US has rapidly increased since 2005. What fixes are needed to stabilize families?

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"There is no set age at which it is legal to leave children home alone, as it depends on whether the child is mature enough ...

The Trump administration made work requirements for low-income people receiving government assistance a priority in 2025. The ...

The new analysis study showed the delay may stem from genetic mutations that are present when a child is born – but activate ...

While childhood obesity has become more common in recent years, this is a condition that is about more than just weight.

The number of students grappling with unstable housing has jumped in recent years, a continuation of a decadeslong trend and ...

As the country grapples with rising adolescent distress, 2026 could be a year when we shift from crisis response to proactive ...

California students will see fewer cellphones and more gender-neutral bathrooms, as well as other new laws related to ...