Washington: A University of Iowa study has found twitches made during sleep activate the brains of mammals differently than movements made while awake.

Los Angeles: If an earthquake hit tomorrow, would you be prepared? What would you do if a hurricane or wild fire was headed toward your community and you only had a few hours' notice to grab your belongings and evacuate? How would you handle situations like these with your children?

Washington: The season of a baby’s birth influences its motor development during its first year of life, a new study by University of Haifa researcher's shows. Babies born in the winter (between December and May) start crawling earlier compared to babies born in the summer (June-November).

New York: Sleep, or lack thereof, and technology often go hand in hand when it comes to school-aged kids.

London: Cinderella, the classic rags to riches story, has been named the UK's favourite fairy tale.

London: Despite parents’ best efforts to keep their children entertained over the summer holidays, the majority of youngsters can’t wait to get back to school – for the love of their friends and a new pencil case!