At a typical pediatric visit, parents and clinicians examine where a child falls on growth charts that compare their height and weight to national averages.

A child is considered obese if they reach the 95th percentile on the growth charts, and severely obese at 120% of that mark — or with a BMI of 35 or higher, according to the CDC.

In early childhood, growth charts are used to monitor the height, weight and head circumference, serving as a screening tool to identify physical development. During this window of time, between early ...

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This article explores the pros and cons of technology in childhood development, and provides tips for parents and educators to find a balance. Discover how technology can enhance education, foster ...

It’s time for governments, donors, and nonprofits to support early childhood development services. If we dramatically scale up these proven interventions, we could offer a brighter future to ...

Being born below the 25th percentile for birthweight may put a child at risk for developmental difficulties, according to a new study by Abiodun Adanikin of Coventry University, UK, and colleagues ...

Investing in children’s early years — in health, nutrition and early childhood development— is a critical down payment to long-term competitiveness. The World Bank Group focuses on bringing together ...

The graduate program in child development is a multi-disciplinary, two-year program leading to a Master of Science degree. This program offers students an in-depth examination of cognitive and ...