Women's elevated anxiety, depression and stress during pregnancy altered key features of the fetal brain, which subsequently decreased their offspring's cognitive development at 18 months. These ...

Children lie much earlier, and more often, than most parents expect. Understanding why can help adults respond with clarity, not panic, and teach honesty without shame.

The first 1000 days of a child's life are important since it represents the most active period of brain development. But new data shows that some toddlers may not be getting all the recommended ...

New devices can be worn by babies and toddlers to count the number of words they are exposed to each day. Research suggests that word counts and exposure to adult conversations can boost cognitive ...

A long-running study shows that unhealthy, ultraprocessed diets at age two are linked to lower IQ scores in children by age six and seven.

Research on infant thinking suggests that babies are more complex thinkers than was once believed. There is now evidence that, by the end of their first year, children are capable of logical reasoning ...

Rufus Tony Spann, Ph.D., L.C.P.C., L.P.C. Mental Health / Holistic Health Dr. Rufus Tony Spann is a nationally certified school psychologist, licensed professional counselor, yoga teacher and reiki ...

Can dirty diapers predict cognitive development? The poop of one-year olds may predict cognitive development. All parents have likely done it: stared at their baby’s diaper pondering the meaning of ...

Children, especially those living in big cities, are experiencing less and less time in nature which can lead to a decrease in cognitive development, according to a study published by Nature ...