Early adversity weakens children's brain wiring, but strong relationships help protect thinking and learning abilities.

In a world where parents are always searching for ways to support their child’s growth, one question often comes up: Is DHA alone enough for brain development? While DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) has ...

A young child's ability to regulate behavior—a component of executive functioning, the cognitive processes that help with ...

The rise of psychiatric meds in children raises questions about the long-term impact, skill development, and societal standards. Are we treating illness or enforcing conformity?

Investigators have linked difficult early life experiences with reduced quality and quantity of the white matter communication highways throughout the adolescent brain. This reduced connectivity is ...

Years ago, as a neurology resident, Chinfei Chen, MD, Ph.D., cared for a 20-year-old woman who had experienced a very small ...