Making children laugh can build deep emotional connections and soothe their nervous systems, making them more resilient and open to new ideas, says a leading child development expert. Dr. Jacqueline ...

Growing up in disadvantaged communities can take a toll on children, with greater stress leading to mental health issues and ...

GAITHERSBURG, Md. (7News) — The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently released the 2025 edition of its KIDS COUNT Data Book, an annual report that tracks children's well-being across America. The report ...

Is it just me or are screens dominating much of our children’s (and our own!) lives? It seems like a good time to remind all of us, parents and non-parents, that the importance of outdoor activities ...

California is failing to meet its promises to children — especially in students’ well-being and education — according to a new report released Wednesday. The 2026 California Children’s Report Card, ...

Dutch children consistently rank as the happiest children in the world across multiple international ...

Many children don't get enough sleep. Learn why adequate sleep is vital for their growth, development and well-being.

Parental divorce represents a major life transition with multifaceted consequences for children’s emotional, behavioural, social and academic development. Across diverse contexts, children of divorced ...

The Toronto Star recently reported on a Ministry of Education memo it obtained that asks boards for input into a new regulation that “would provide school boards with the ability to structure their ...

The Air Canada Foundation today released its 2025 Impact Report, outlining the meaningful difference it made in communities across Canada through its charitable partnerships, fundraising initiatives ...