Children who are high in the temperament characteristic of surgency are often impulsive, approaching things they are excited about without pausing or thinking. Their joyful, exuberant behaviors can be ...

An age-old conundrum regarding raising children is the issue of nature versus nurture. That is, do genes determine a child's success in life, or is it the environment in which that child is raised? Or ...

Some traits of ADHD that are usually associated with difficulties may also be reflective of a heightened capability to thrive ...

Spending time outside, especially in green spaces like parks, is important for children’s development and well-being. Connecting with nature can even help manage some physical and mental conditions.

Earth Day is rolling around again. On April 22 nd, once more we will bemoan the disappearance of myriad species, the poisoning of air, water and soil, and the many inventive ways humans have of ...

Kara McElhone, the executive director of the Children's Advocacy Center of Hampshire County, shows a section of the center's garden at its Elm Street location. ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL/Gazette NORTHAMPTON ...

Children who are not fed foods that support their rapidly growing bodies and brains are at risk of having a lower intelligence quotient, experts say. While genetics can influence a child’s ...