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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Did you know that a baby's brain grows faster in the first three years of life than at any other time? By the age of three, ...

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 ...