Moms are no more likely to support stricter gun control than other women, a new study shows.

Primates born in the last years of their mother's life have a greater risk of dying young, research finds. There are two possible explanations.

Fathers know they should help instil healthy body image in their daughters, but feel awkward in practice, new research finds.

Parents from diverse backgrounds want more than playgrounds and green spaces in their parks. They want safety, too.

Cyberbullying, depression, and unhealthy habits rank in the top worries parents have for their kids, but there are racial differences in the lists, too.

The child welfare system in the US often targets poor families for unnecessary investigations or child removals, the author of a new book argues.

Urs Gasser and John Palfrey are authors of the newly released book “The Connected Parent: An Expert Guide to Parenting in a Digital World.”

"Before infants are even producing words, our findings indicate that the conversations we have with infants matter for their brain function."

Your baby's ability to sleep through the night is a process, not a milestone, a new study indicates. Here's what parents should expect.

Kids who experience compassionate love and empathy from their mothers are more likely to be generous later on, researchers report.