Children : Science World Report

Jun 18, 2014 02:41 PM EDT

Kids Snooze Longer with Benefits of Educational Sleep Programs

Regular rest is particularly important to help young minds learn and grow. And helping children realize the importance of an adequate night's sleep may also help parents switch off the lights a bit earlier than before.

Jun 18, 2014 01:43 PM EDT

Parents Who Promote Less Rigid Lifestyles for Children Prove More Effective

As opposed to keeping children immersed in a strictly scheduled day that includes school, sports, music lessons, and tutoring, parents should try encouraging their children to involve themselves in less structured activities that promote self-exploration.

Jun 16, 2014 04:03 PM EDT

Prenatal Stress may Increase Risk of Obesity in Children

Previous studies have shown that an expectant mother's health can directly affect that of her future child's. Now, a recent study published in the journal PloS ONE shows that mothers who are exposed to high level stress conditions may deal with an increased risk of having children who deal with weig...

Jun 16, 2014 11:35 AM EDT

A Mother's Stress Can Cause Obesity During Her Unborn Children's Adulthood

Are you stressed? Then your children may have a higher risk of obesity as adults.

Jun 10, 2014 12:11 AM EDT

Affordable Housing Helps Optimize Children's Brainpower

A recent study published in the Journal of Housing Economics and Housing Policy Debate examines how important the housing environment can be for a child's learning.

Jun 03, 2014 11:28 AM EDT

Fit Kids Have Better Language Skills: Link Between Exercise and Reading

Want your kids to be better at reading? Make sure that they're getting their exercise.

May 13, 2014 08:30 AM EDT

Bullied Children May be at Risk of Long-Lasting Health Consequences

Scientists have found that bullied children may experience chronic, systemic inflammation that persists into adulthood.

May 05, 2014 01:37 PM EDT

Babies Should Sleep on Their Backs: Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Since 1994, parents have been urged to place their babies to sleep on their backs in order to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Yet it turns out that not all caregivers have been warned.

Apr 01, 2014 03:47 PM EDT

Increased Risk of Bullying for Children: Schools Need Better Preventive Measures

Jaana Juvonen and Sandra Graham of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) have conducted the most extensive research on the subject of bullying in K-12 schools. Their findings, while informative, are very disheartening.

Mar 20, 2014 08:32 PM EDT

Weight of Children Isn't Necessarily Indicative of Physical Health

It’s never a good sign when a child is overweight or obese, but a new study shows that weight isn’t a deciding factor of physical health, nor does it indicate an imminent risk of type-2 diabetes.

Mar 20, 2014 08:01 PM EDT

Genetic Disorder Discovered for Children Who Don't Cry

Researchers at Duke University are crediting a blog created by an associate professor at the University of Utah for their discovery of a new genetic disorder that is responsible for a child’s inability to cry.

Mar 20, 2014 12:11 PM EDT

Children Respond Better to Parenting that 'Explains' Rather than Disciplines

We were all kids once. Remember when you were reprimanded to specifically not do something? Chances are, if we didn’t receive an explanation as to why we shouldn’t be doing that particular action, we went ahead and did it anyway.