How play and imagination fuel early childhood thinking ...

At 13, kids experience big physical and emotional changes, and being patient can help them feel supported. Teens struggle with self-esteem and peer pressure, so staying connected and supportive is key ...

For many teens, turning 16 marks a big leap towards independence and adult responsibilities. This age comes with more freedom, and with it, a clearer sense of what the future might hold. But as Ellen ...

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 ...

Dr. Paul Lipkin specializes in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, where he directs medical outpatient services.

They point, they use two-word sentences, and they can even use a spoon – all while shedding their beloved baby fat. Below are the major developmental milestones for 2-year-olds. As always, every child ...

Researchers have identified small molecules in the blood that may impact early childhood development, showing how dietary exposures, early life experiences, and gut health can influence a child's ...

Editor’s Note: Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez is a primary care pediatrician, director of pediatric telemedicine and assistant professor of pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is ...

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 ...