The report says non-traditional placements, typically used for emergencies, are used extensively and leave children at risk for neglect and abuse.

Republican Auditor Allison Ball released a report Monday investigating hundreds of cases in which the state housed children in unusual settings she said were often unsafe with little oversight.

Youths getting no medical care bring chaos to the children's hospital. Pushed to the limit, the hospital ordered martial arts ...

Research on children with autism and ADHD shows distinct cognitive and behavioral patterns, suggesting comorbidity may require unique intervention approaches.

The head of Mahoning County Children Services convened a roundtable discussion with the judge and magistrates of the county’s juvenile court, mental health and recovery board, county board of health, ...

Eat at least one meal as a family each day. Sitting down at the table together is a relaxed way for everyone to connect—a ...

Parents often pressure Lawrence Diller, a behavioral/developmental pediatrician, to diagnose their children with autism. He thinks he knows why.

Best friends influence a teen's emotions and grades, while popular peers dictate social media use and body image.

Starting elementary school is a major milestone, but it can be a difficult transition as children can experience separation anxiety or have trouble adapting to school rules and structure. However, a ...

Studies from Drexel University and the University of Fukui reveal alarming new insights into the effects of screen time on toddlers.

My husband has just told me that his ex-wife is moving to another state far away and that he is going to take full custody of his son. This means the child I despise so much is now going to be living ...