From their first smile and initial mumbles of baby talk to their first wobbly steps, a child’s “firsts” are such an exciting time for parents. However, important developmental milestones include more ...

They point, they use two-word sentences, and they can even use a spoon – all while shedding their beloved baby fat. Below are ...

Terms like "child development milestones" can cause anxiety in some parents. It's natural to compare your child's skills to the ones of children around their age, but doing so rarely yields good ...

(WBNG) - On Feb. 8, 2022, for the first time in 20 years, the CDC, in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics, updated its developmental milestones for kids. The “Learn the Signs. Act ...

When you first hold your baby after delivery, you might be shocked and search for a resemblance to the face and features you dreamed of. That unfamiliar face slowly grows into you, and every passing ...

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 ...

The range of development during baby's first year of life is a vast one, and all children progress at different rates. However, most pediatricians (including the experts at the American Academy of ...

Infant milestones can be a source both of pride and anxiety for a new parent. Baby’s firsts – first tooth, first steps, first word – are moments of joy that many parents immediately compare with ...

Psychology graduate students with interests in Cognition or Cognitive Development engage in doctoral training that promotes expertise in the theories, current knowledge, and research paradigms in ...

The McMaster team, led by professor Philip Britz-McKibbin, say their findings reveal the complex connections between diet, gut health and a child’s developmental progress. McMaster University ...