Research at Karlstad University shows that exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and adverse life events during ...

The development of a child begins during pregnancy, when prenatal environmental factors and genetic influences interact to ...

Researchers at the University of Seville have carried out a study to determine the relationship between prenatal and early ...

Policymaking that considers the unique developmental needs of young children, as well as their lived experiences and that of their families, can set the foundation for health and well-being throughout ...

Washington, D.C. — Social and economic policy are not often considered directly related to early childhood development. However, a recent series from the Center for American Progress details how ...

“Early brain development is shaped not only by biology, but by the everyday experiences infants have with their caregivers ...

ACROSS many communities, children’s mental health challenges remain largely misunderstood, overlooked or mistaken for simple behavioural problems. A child who becomes withdrawn, aggressive, fearful or ...

Associate Professor Matthew Hobbs receives funding from Health Research Council of New Zealand and the Clare Foundation, New Zealand. Joseph Boden receives funding from the New Zealand Ministry of ...

This post is part of a series in which I gather insights from leadership, diversity, and wellness experts. Mental health isn’t something that suddenly starts to matter in adulthood—it’s built from the ...