Children

August and September will bring tens of millions of public school students back to class. Many face health risks from rising temperatures

A clinical health psychologist talks about Barbie’s influence on how women and girls view their body

A classic test of self-control can carry complex cultural biases

Kids don’t typically advance academically during the summer, but the research isn’t clear on whether they forget what they’ve already learned

Young Montanans put their state on trial for its contributions to climate change. Here are five takeaways from the proceedings as we await the judge’s ruling

Fathers and nonbirthing parents benefit from skin-to-skin contact with their newborns

Young people suing Montana to take action on climate change are ready to wrap up their arguments in a first-of-its-kind trial. The state takes the stand next week

Teacher feedback that gives students options can make them feel empowered

Researchers hope their work on racial health disparities will be a “call to action”

The periodic table, as well as evolution, won’t be taught to under-16s in India as they start the new school year

As more researchers document the potential harms of social media use, especially for youngsters, both Republicans and Democrats are pushing legislation to rein in platforms

Presidential contender Ron DeSantis has used governmental power in Florida to restrict access to health and education, promoting an intolerant and harmful agenda