New data provide further information about how the microbiota affects an infant's neurodevelopment. The results should be interpreted with caution because of the study's small sample size and ...

Researchers find that growing up in neighborhoods with more educational and socioeconomic opportunities has a positive impact on infants' brain activity. Growing up in neighborhoods with more ...

Research on infant thinking suggests that babies are more complex thinkers than was once believed. There is now evidence that, by the end of their first year, children are capable of logical reasoning ...

As every parent knows, an infant's early life is a series of milestones, from logging every development to regular checkups with the pediatrician to monitor body length, head circumference, and weight ...

Parenting exerts a profound and multifaceted influence on the trajectory of emotional and cognitive development in childhood. Through a combination of caregiving behaviours—such as sensitive ...

The prenatal period is a critical window for brain development, yet few studies have examined the impact of air pollution exposure during pregnancy on child cognition. A new study led by the Barcelona ...

The variety and quantity of toys available in a household can reflect more than just a family’s purchasing habits. A high ...

Very preterm infants face up to a 50% higher risk of developmental challenges affecting movement, learning, language and behavior. Today, many of those challenges are not fully recognized until later ...

Developmental delays can affect a child’s physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, or behavioral skills. Often, delays affect more than one area of development. When a child has delays ...

Research examined links between early screen exposure and developmental outcomes among young children, reflecting growing interest in how early experiences influence cognitive, language, motor, and ...

Rufus Tony Spann, Ph.D., L.C.P.C., L.P.C. Mental Health / Holistic Health Dr. Rufus Tony Spann is a nationally certified school psychologist, licensed professional counselor, yoga teacher and reiki ...