Infants can be overstimulated by all of the sights, sounds and movement surrounding them. When you observe your baby intently ...

Postpartum maternal mental health and mother-to-infant bonding are well-established as critical factors in a child's psychosocial development. However, few studies have explored the combined impact of ...

Breast milk is widely acknowledged as the most beneficial nutrition for infants, but many families face medical or logistical challenges in breastfeeding. In the U.S., just 45% of infants continue to ...

In utero SARS-CoV-2 exposure may predispose children to altered brain volumes, impaired cognition, and internalizing ...

A new study published in the journal of Brain, Behavior, and Immunity showed that children's brain development may be ...

The relationship with our babies can often be seen as a dance—a give-and-take of eye contact, touch, gestures, and emotions between parent and child. This metaphorical dance finds its scientific ...

One common question for new parents is this one: "Is s/he a good baby?" This usually means, "Is your baby content and sleeping well?" Parents with "good" babies are congratulated, while those with ...