Children : Science World Report

May 14, 2015 09:19 AM EDT

Where the Happiest Children in the World Live

Where do the happiest children in the world live? Scientists have surveyed 50,000 children in 15 countries to better understand their satisfaction with life and their well-being.

May 09, 2015 09:40 PM EDT

Women Are Doing More Housework Than Their Male Counterparts

New findings published in the Journal of Marriage and Family show that men with children are likely to do less work than their female counterparts.

May 07, 2015 08:10 PM EDT

Children Sleep Better When They Have A Bedtime Routine, Study Shows

Could having a set bedtime schedule help children get to sleep better? New findings published in the journal Sleep show that a positive impact on sleep increases with the consistency of a nightly routine.

May 07, 2015 07:57 PM EDT

Popular Media May Influence Your Choice For Childbirth: Here's Why

New findings published in the journal Women & Health show that the media could ultimately influence how a pregnant woman decides to give birth to her baby.

May 07, 2015 04:50 PM EDT

Children Are More Likely To Misbehave When A Father Feels Unsupported

In families where the father does not feel supported by his partner, researchers at the University of Sussex have found that these children were more likely to display troublesome traits.

May 05, 2015 06:23 PM EDT

Could Sleepwalking Be Genetic?

Could sleepwalking be genetic? New findings published in JAMA Pediatrics found that over 60 percent of children who also had two sleepwalking parents were significantly more likely to develop the condition themselves than those who did not deal with the same circumstances.

Apr 27, 2015 04:08 PM EDT

Read To Your Child: This Boosts Brain Power, Study Reveals

There's no doubt that reading to your children sets an excellent example for the future. But did you know it could also help them with language development and a want to read more as they grow into adults?

Apr 24, 2015 09:48 AM EDT

Parents May Notice Early Symptoms Of Autism In Their Child Before An Official Diagnosis

Can a parent's concerns predict autism? New findings published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry show how many parents will notice early signs of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their child even before he or she is diagnosed.

Apr 14, 2015 02:31 PM EDT

Military Children Aren't Up-To-Date On Their Vaccinations, CDC Survey Shows

New information published in the journal Pediatrics shows that up to 28 percent of military kids aren't up to date on their vaccinations.

Apr 03, 2015 08:08 PM EDT

Could Exposure To Bleach In The Home Put Your Child At Risk Of Certain Infections?

New findings published in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine show that people who use bleach in their home to kill germs could actually be making their kids sick.

Apr 01, 2015 07:17 PM EDT

Female Embryos Are More Likely To Die Off During First Trimester

Previous research has suggested that male embryos are more likely to die off during pregnancy. Now, new findings published in the journal of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) have found new evidence that change the perspective on that.

Apr 01, 2015 05:14 PM EDT

Factors Relating To Family Income May Affect A Child's Brain Development

Could children raised in lower income families potentially experience slower brain development? New findings published in Nature Neuroscience examine how this has affected some growing up in certain environments and how programs that aim to alleviate poverty may be effective in raising cognition lev...