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A new study reveals that fathers engaging in interactive activities with their children, such as reading and playing, significantly improve their kids’ primary school performance. Analysis of the Millennium Cohort Study showed children of involved dads performed better by ages five and seven.

The “vast majority” of family breakdown comes from unmarried couples rather than divorced spouses, a new study has found.

AN ‘anti-maths mindset’ is holding the economy back, declared Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in April as he announced the formation of a new maths advisory group.

Could breastfeeding lay the groundwork for good grades in high school?

Researchers have found the longer babies are breastfed, the better they perform on standardized assessment tests as adolescents.

A relatable scenario for any American parent with teens is going on a drive, only to see your child taking multiple selfies of themselves with their phone, and then posting it on a social media platform like Instagram or Snapchat.

Promoting positive body image and self-esteem among children could help reduce poor mental health associated with being higher weight in adolescence.

Fathers can give their children an educational advantage at primary school by reading, drawing and playing with them, according to a new report published today.

Married couples are far more likely than unmarried ones to still be together by the time their children reach teenage years, a report has found. 

A new study indicates a potential link between extended breastfeeding periods and modest improvements in academic performance during adolescence.

Researchers at the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit at Oxford Population health have found that children who are breastfed for at least 12 months may be up to 39% more likely to achieve higher grades in their English and Maths GCSEs when compared with children who were not breastfed. The study is published in Archives of Disease in Childhood.

A study conducted by researchers at Oxford University has revealed that breastfed children have a higher likelihood of achieving top GCSE results compared to those who were not breastfed.

Could breastfeeding lay the groundwork for good grades in high school?

Mothers who breastfeed may contribute to their children’s improved performance on school exams all the way into their teenage years, a new study says

Obesity and mental health are two of the biggest global challenges facing public health authorities. Understanding the psychosocial influences on mental health and obesity among adolescents can help develop preventive strategies that promote a healthy lifestyle.