News 8 spoke with the University of Iowa researcher behind the study and what he hopes these findings mean for our ...

Largest U.S. study links teen cannabis use to slower cognitive development and reduced gains in memory and attention.

A new study found that the leading environmental factor influencing brain structure and function is the socioeconomic status ...

While toddlers seem resilient to COVID-19, this new study highlights how socioeconomic factors, not the virus, may play a larger role in developmental outcomes. Study: Association between SARS-CoV-2 ...

Giving your phone or tablet to very young children to keep them occupied may seem like a good idea at the time, but experts advise looking for other ways to calm your kids. A study found that early ...

New research suggests the foundations for reading success begin in toddlerhood. Learn how talking, reading, and word play can ...

The researchers emphasize that these differences are a result of the unique environment for twins—such as sharing parental attention and resources—rather than a reflection of parenting quality. The ...

Generation Alpha was born into a digital world and is on track to have more screen time than any prior generation. Most were born or started attending school during the pandemic and so were immersed ...