Adolescence, the life stage that marks the transition between childhood and adulthood, is known to be a vital period for the brain's development. During this critical phase, people's mental abilities, ...

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Young teens who use cannabis are more likely to be frequent users than people who start later, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. They are also more likely to seek care for health problems.

Yet, adolescents today are more informed, capable, and ready to contribute meaningfully to the world around them. It is time we gave them a seat at the decision-making table—not as observers, but as ...

The relationship between siblings is one of the most important bonds in the family system, with potential for positive or ...

St. Mary's Academy is Denver's premier independent, Catholic, coeducational Preschool to Grade 8, and all-girls High School ...

Children ages 2 to 18 spend up to nine hours a day on screens. Research shows that excessive use can lead to health problems, ...

Your baby's brain starts growing in the first few weeks and doesn't stop for decades. Here's how it all begins – and why it's ...

But putting forward a theory of progress is not only a way of settling a theoretical dispute; it’s also a move with real stakes. As confidence in collective life wanes, progress can seem not merely ...

Experts tell Newsweek why parents should let kids make mistakes, learn from experience, and even face a few natural consequences.