Children seem to grow and change so quickly. One moment, they are learning to crawl, and before you realize it, they are ...

Decades of research show that early psychosocial stress, including chronic exposure to adversity, can shape how a child's ...

It’s Parenting Connection Tuesday, and 6 News is here for you with tips, strategies, and helpful reminders from child ...

Minnesota officials are rushing to provide information to the Trump administration about child care providers and parents ...

Society places an expectation on parents to buy gifts, regardless of their financial circumstances, and children themselves ...

Timeless card games like Uno and Memory, and newer ones like Sleeping Queens and Exploding Kittens, are great for using working memory, thinking flexibly, persisting and strategizing. Most importantly ...

Children who grow up in extreme heat are less likely to reach major developmental milestones for reading and numeracy, a new study has found. The research, from New York University, shows that global ...

The holiday season is filled with celebration, family gatherings and long-awaited time off from school. But for many children, the shift in routines and expectations can also bring stress, big ...

When my two sons, now young adults, were in elementary school, on some days my wife and I were sure they were lying with completely straight faces when we interrogated them about the status of ...

Surgery can be a stressful experience for children and families. Feeling well prepared can help reduce anxiety, support recovery, and make it a positive experience. When a child needs surgery, it can ...

For decades, the state has allowed callers to remain anonymous when phoning in tips of suspected child abuse or neglect. That could soon change. Advocates have argued that allowing child protective ...

Starting kindergarten is a huge milestone. It’s often the first time a child has been away from their parents for an extended amount of time. Even if they have previously spent time in a childcare ...