What is cognitive development? Expert Dr Samantha Durrant answers parents' questions around this tricky subject, and how it ...

But from the perspective of neuroscience, reading is much more than just entertainment. This is especially true for children and teenagers. In the young brain, reading stimulates specific cognitive ...

Research on infant thinking suggests that babies are more complex thinkers than was once believed. There is now evidence that, by the end of their first year, children are capable of logical reasoning ...

As every parent knows, an infant's early life is a series of milestones, from logging every development to regular checkups ...

New research from UC San Diego sheds light on how cannabis affects youth and their ability to maintain attention, react and retain information.

When your precocious 7-year-old refuses to go horse riding because it makes them sneeze, stop and think. Have they made a connection that you missed? Cancel the class and celebrate! Your child is ...

Childhood disadvantage suppresses the link between intelligence and trust, potentially reinforcing generational inequality.

Youth cannabis use between ages 9 and 17 years is associated with slower cognitive development during a time of key brain development.