The neonatal period, which is defined as the first 28 days after birth, is known to be a crucial stage in the development of ...

Decades of research show that early psychosocial stress, including chronic exposure to adversity, can shape how a child's brain develops, with effects that last well beyond childhood. But families ...

Children whose parents struggle with a steady income show delayed brain development in the first year of life, according to a ...

The five factors, collectively known as the Thrive 5, include nutrition through breast milk or formula, stimulation through ...

Babies in financially stressed households show slower brain development, highlighting the importance of income stability ...

I n the first year of life, human babies are wrinkled, fragile, and vulnerable to all kinds of stressors at home and in the ...

“Early brain development is shaped not only by biology, but by the everyday experiences infants have with their caregivers ...

Researchers identify specific psychosocial factors that strongly correlate with altered brain development within the first ...

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.

High levels of screen time before age 2 years were linked to slower decision-making and increased anxiety in teenage years, ...