OTTERTAIL, MINN. — When Jessica Sarago had her first doctor’s appointment after learning she was pregnant a few years ago, ...

I'm in a coffee shop when a young child dumps out his mother's bag in search of fruit snacks. The contents spill onto the table, bench and floor. It's a chaotic—but functional—solution to the problem.

An estimated 111,000 children under 18 experienced homelessness in 2023, or about 17% of the nearly 650,000 people nationwide who were unhoused, according to point-in-time estimates from the ...

A child psychologist says grandparents are more important than ever as youth mental health challenges continue to rise. He argues that children need supportive relationships, meaningful conversations, ...

Talking to their parents about daily stressors can help adolescents deal with their problems. This is particularly important during the transition to middle school, when youth often are faced with new ...

In a study involving 11-year-olds, researchers have concluded that greater behavioral problems are linked to higher hair cortisol levels. The study also concluded that exposure to certain factors that ...