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.

It's Mother’s Day! Here at ACSH, that means it's time to highlight how dedicated moms help mold their children into capable, ...

When babies are born, their brains contain billions of neurons. But how those neurons interact — and what they can do as babies grow through childhood into adulthood — is largely shaped by their ...

The human brain undergoes significant development during the final prenatal months and through the first year of life. And while scientists have begun to map the developmental trajectories of this ...

There is growing evidence that breastfeeding improves the brain development of infants. Researchers at Brown University have discovered that breastfeeding alone produces the best results for boosting ...

CHARLOTTE — Research consistently shows that one of the most powerful things you can do for a baby is read to them, supporting early brain development, language skills, and emotional bonding. At ...

Dear pregnant women, here are the top 10 essential nutrients your baby needs for healthy growth and brain development during ...

Researchers at Stanford University played voice recordings of preemies’ mothers reading stories to them to find out whether it affected how their brains developed. The team observed changes in the ...

While some of us enjoy curling up with a good book, others prefer watching a series or playing video games. But from the ...

As part of her work with the Centre for Early Childhood, Catherine will visit the city of Reggio Emilia in northern Italy for ...

If you are pregnant and live in a city, you might already be worried about the air you breathe. Now, a new study gives you a ...