What is cognitive development? Expert Dr Samantha Durrant answers parents' questions around this tricky subject, and how it ...

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.

A "foundational" study found that the brains of children with ADHD matured later, but that finding was likely a mirage tied ...

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 ...

Communication begins long before children learn to speak. Researchers at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) in ...

Children experiencing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder face symptoms that can persist, emerge, or fade away ...

Subtle neurologic injury in newborns can be difficult to detect, but identifying this early is crucial in preventing further damage and supporting a baby’s lifelong brain development and brain health.

This is Maternal and Infant Mental Health Month. Learn why these issues are critical for families and what you can do.

Many children don't get enough sleep. Learn why adequate sleep is vital for their growth, development and well-being.

It is known that the antiepileptic drug valproate increases the risk of developmental disorders in unborn children.