We may feel ridiculous whenever we talk to a baby but it turns out that it can help the baby’s brain develop much more ...

A growing body of experimental research in mice, combined with early human cohort data, points to a striking possibility: the ...

Experts say an infant’s laughter is an important developmental marker, offering a window into brain development and a child’s ...

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.

Scientists have uncovered a surprising link between gut microbes, and brain development—offering new clues about ADHD, autism ...

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center at UMass Chan Medical School is completing the first phase of data collection for a longitudinal study of the baby's developing social brain. Using functional ...

Sensitive periods during development make learning easier, but even beyond them, the brain can adapt with intention. Enriched experiences, supportive relationships, and consistent effort can help a ...

New research suggests the foundations for reading success begin in toddlerhood. Learn how talking, reading, and word play can ...