A review has found that early childhood nutrition could have a lasting impact on brain development and intelligence.

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

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

New research reveals a significant link between a baby's early gut bacteria and future brain health, potentially influencing ...

A study in mice has found that the bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in the mother's gut during pregnancy supports healthy brain development in the fetus. A study in mice has found that the bacteria ...

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.

During intensive care after preterm births, babies can experience low oxygen in their tissue and cells—or hypoxia. Hypoxia is linked to poor brain health outcomes and life-long memory issues, but the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. There’s a version of early parenthood that goes like this: sleep when the baby ...

Your baby’s brain is growing fast. What you do in their early years matters. Your child’s experiences in the first six years of life, especially the first three, build the foundation for lifelong ...