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 ...

For parents, watching a child grow and develop is a source of immense joy and, sometimes, a few questions. While every child progresses at their own speed, understanding common developmental ...

Terms like "child development milestones" can cause anxiety in some parents. It's natural to compare your child's skills to the ones of children around their age, but doing so rarely yields good ...

For the first year of your child’s life, it can feel like there’s a new leap forward every day. As they become a toddler (between 1 and 3 years old), growth begins to slow, but there are still ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Nina Shapiro is a physician writer who dispels health myths. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), with the Centers for ...

They point, they use two-word sentences, and they can even use a spoon – all while shedding their beloved baby fat. Below are ...

Infants and toddlers should be screened more for developmental delays, according to updated US guidelines released last week. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy ...

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.

Many parents fear their children are not hitting developmental milestones, such as walking and talking, at an appropriate age. But a new poll conducted by the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children ...