Studies reveal how risky play can benefit child development. But encouraging it can be a challenge for parents.

age-appropriate STEM resources for kids from fifth through 12th grades. Stay up to date on the latest news and science discoveries with articles written in a kid-friendly way. Science News ...

Rates of nearsightedness, or myopia, are skyrocketing in kids—and scientists say it has to do with how little time they’re ...

Research has found that tiger parenting is associated with higher stress responses, as measured by cortisol levels, in kids.

Once again, solutions to our well-being and health can easily be found in nature. Experts explain why messy childhood pastime ...

A new, non-invasive nasal swab test for kids that diagnoses specific asthma subtype, or endotype, could help clinicians prescribe medications more precisely and pave the way for research toward better ...

Every weekday, Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, selects a set of significant and interesting science-related news articles from the mainstream media so you can stay on top of some of the ...