Change is inevitable. As humans, we constantly grow throughout our lifespans, from conception to death (or 'womb to tomb'). The field of developmental psychology explores the physical, cognitive, ...

Babies born even slightly early have a higher long-term risk of developmental difficulties that could affect their behavior and learning ability, a new study finds. Infants born moderately (32-33 ...

A rigorous analysis of numerous studies concludes that a part of the brain traditionally associated with movement is abnormal in children with developmental language impairments, according to ...

Not all babies born prematurely will suffer long-term developmental problems, a new study finds. Preemies tend to fall into three risk categories, with about one in five (20%) scoring above average on ...

"Please pick up a matchbox car from the side table." "Next, I would like you to think about a specific incident that happened during your parenting journey this last week. How did you respond to your ...

Four-year-old Ahmeir Diaz-Thornton couldn't sit still in class and rarely ate his lunch. While his preschool classmates spoke in perfect sentences, Ahmeir had trouble pronouncing words. Ahmeir's ...