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.

Play gyms, teethers, flash cards, oh my! These items will provide the right physical and mental stimulation for your growing baby’s needs.

A recent study published in the journal Infancy found that babies’ ability to match speech to faces predicted their future language abilities. The study followed 103 children from age three months to ...

THAN $300. A BABY’S RESPONSE TO EMOTIONS COULD HELP RESEARCHERS DEVELOP EARLY INTERVENTION METHODS FOR DISORDERS LIKE AUTISM. KMBC NINE REBECCA GANNON HAS A STORY FROM KANSAS CITY UNIVERSITY. THANK ...

A baby’s development begins long before birth. As anthropologist Sarab Rey explains, the environment surrounding the fetus during pregnancy directly influences how the baby’s body develops. Many ...