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 ...

Editor’s Note: Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez is a primary care pediatrician, director of pediatric telemedicine and assistant professor of pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is ...

WASHINGTON — Infants and toddlers should be screened more for developmental delays, according to updated U.S. guidelines released last week. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the ...

At 13, kids experience big physical and emotional changes, and being patient can help them feel supported. Teens struggle with self-esteem and peer pressure, so staying connected and supportive is key ...

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.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- As their infants and toddlers grow, many parents may wonder if their children are walking, talking and socializing when they're supposed to be. In fact, nearly a quarter of parents ...

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

It just became a little easier to track major milestones in your child’s life. The U.S. Center for Disease Control & Prevention has launched a new free Milestone Tracker app. “Skills like taking a ...

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 ...