Background Although 90% of youth live in low- and middle-income countries, only 10% of child mental health research is ...

Chronic absenteeism continues to be a problem statewide, and cellphone use during school hours is off the charts. Both are ...

The 74 reports a decline in parents reading to children, linked to past negative experiences and digital distractions, ...

A recent report shows that in the last two years the child welfare system’s performance has fallen in nearly every category. The state says the numbers don’t reflect the overall health of the system.

As it seeks to end birthright citizenship, the Trump administration is arguing that immigrants bring problems that extend for generations. The data shows otherwise. By Hamed Aleaziz Reporting from ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A blistering new state audit found a series of problems inside the Department of Children's Services, including issues in transitional homes and juvenile detention facilities ...

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: Dr. Vinay Prasad currently directs the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. (Photo by Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post via Getty Images) Dr. Vinay Prasad, ...

School closures are tied to children’s increased mental health problems during the COVID pandemic Kids whose schools reopened sooner had a 43% lower risk of mental health issues Health care spending ...

The study also found that kids with a smartphone before their teenage years also have an increased risk of getting insufficient sleep Becca Longmire is a digital news writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She ...

Having a smartphone may be harmful for children younger than 12, according to a new study. The study published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics found that owning a smartphone during ...