Disrupted and poor quality sleep in the earliest months of a child's life can be an indicator of depression, anxiety and behavioral problems among toddlers, according to a new study. Disrupted and ...

While recent studies have highlighted how infant sleep struggles could increase the likelihood of anxiety, a new study explored how infants’ sleeping patterns can affect their mental health in other ...

(CNN) --Sleep problems in early childhood may be linked to the development of certain mental health disorders in adolescence, according to new research. A study of 7,155 children in the United Kingdom ...

A major international review has found that more than 70% of babies and toddlers are regularly exposed to screens, with one in ten falling asleep with a device. Researchers warn that high screen use ...

Researchers are testing wearable sensors on infants to detect early motor signs of autism, aiming to improve intervention ...

Researchers used baby teeth to prove that environmental metal exposure during specific weeks of infancy predicts adolescent ...

Vision plays a crucial role in how infants and young children learn and develop. Recognizing signs of eye issues earlier may help diagnose and treat potential conditions before complications arise.

The COVID-19 pandemic created conditions that threatened children’s healthy development. Scientists and physicians raised concerns early in the pandemic, pointing out that increased parental stress, ...

A major U.K.-led study has found that over 70% of children under two use screens daily, with some exposed for up to eight hours. Researchers linked higher screen use in infancy to sleep disruption, ...