Infant-directed speech - often referred to as baby talk - helps infants learn the sounds of their language. The post Baby ...

Decades of research show that early psychosocial stress, including chronic exposure to adversity, can shape how a child's brain develops, with effects that last well beyond childhood. But families ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A new study shows that whether families can reliably meet basic needs, not just how much they earn, ...

Before age 5, a baby's brain grows rapidly, undergoing a uniquely important moment in development. Yet, many don't understand just how critical it is for setting a person's foundation for thriving.

Children whose parents struggle with a steady income show delayed brain development in the first year of life, according to a ...

The connections a baby's brain forms during the first two years of life, coupled with a baby's genetic makeup, offer a window into their development. Cedars-Sinai pediatric neurologists, developmental ...

Maternal nutrition, from pregnancy through the first two years of life, provides the essential building blocks for a baby's ...