Imaginary friends are part of normal childhood development, but clinicians should assess rigidity, distress, or functional impairment to separate healthy play from underlying concern issues.

Researchers have identified small molecules in the blood that may impact early childhood development, showing how dietary exposures, early life experiences, and gut health can influence a child's ...

Parenting is a journey filled with ups and downs, from navigating temper tantrums to encouraging empathy. It's common for children to exhibit challenging behaviors as they grow, testing limits and ...