Every child is born with a beautiful brain full of potential. But what helps this little brain grow stronger, sharper, and ...

A large-scale study released last month linking video games and cognitive health in 9 and 10 year olds has some pediatricians shifting their thinking toward the long-debated effects of video games..

Researchers are tackling the curiosity with what they call "the largest study," looking at the link between video games, cognition and brain function. Keone Orpilla, a third grader, loves video games.

A new study used brain scans and cognitive tests to show that kids who play video games are better at attention and memory tasks than non-gamers. We don’t know if video games cause the improvements.

Engaging in activities that stimulate your child’s brain can make a big impact on their development. Here are the best activities for 0-2 year olds that foster healthy brain growth, all of which ...

Play those brain games all you want, but don’t expect them to make you any smarter. Educators, too, need to tread carefully into the fields of brain-based research.

Photo of children playing with their Christmas toys. But not all toys are created equal when it comes to brain development. FamVeld/Getty. Different types of play stimulate different parts of the ...