A new study from the University of Helsinki suggests that both having lots of children — and having none — can speed up biological aging. The researchers also identified how…

Here’s another reason to age gracefully. A recent study from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow found that people who plan to have children are more likely to choose partners…

It turns out that children who don’t eat meat tend to be thinner and shorter than those who do. A team of researchers from the U.S., Italy, and Australia analyzed…

Research by British psychologists found that children’s excitement about Christmas peaks at age six. So parents of six-year-olds are especially likely to want to make this Christmas unforgettable, because children’s…

It may sound shocking today, but every French schoolchild used to receive their legal glass of wine during lunch—albeit watered down. And believe it or not, no one was outraged!…

These doodles offer a window into how young Romans thought and what they cared about. Researchers estimate the artists were about 5 to 7 years old based on the size…

A large-scale study conducted by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare in Helsinki found that eating many kinds of fruit and some grains may increase the risk of developing…

A team from the University of Helsinki enrolled 75 toddlers, ages 3 to 5, from 10 preschools in the Finnish capital for the experiment. The researchers found that just one…

Kids who eat fish at least twice a week tend to be more sociable and kinder, a study from the University of Bristol (UK) found. The research team urges parents…

A study from Imperial College London found that children from poorer families show biological signs of accelerated aging compared with wealthier peers. A team of researchers analyzed data from 1,160…

A family dog can get kids moving — and the effect is biggest for girls. Australian researchers found that having a dog in the household boosts children’s physical activity, particularly…

Often, well-meaning moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas try to be “perfect” caregivers for their little ones. They hold their babies close, shielding them from the dangers of the wider…

“Prepare your sled in summer and your cart in winter,” goes the old saying. The same applies to the qualities our children will need to excel in school; we must…

Children who are used to gradual hardening are generally more cheerful, catch colds less often, and are less susceptible to infectious diseases. When they do get sick, they tend to…