There are some milestones that strike like a lightning bolt in early childhood. As a parent, you remember the first smile, the first step, and the first word. But talking, really talking – it sneaks ...

By 8-12 months, many babies can start using simple gestures like pointing or signing “more.” But even before that, you’re ...

I'm the baby and kids gear writer, a mom to three and former teacher. Babies go through rapid development in their first year of life. The best baby toys can help them learn to roll, sit, walk, talk ...

Jane Herbert has received funding for these projects: 2012-15: Does promoting parents’ engagement with their infants benefit language development?” Nuffield Foundation (approx. £200,000). D Matthews ...

With the older kids at school, it’s a good time to focus on helping your baby or toddler learn through play. “Play is how a child learns at every age and stage,” said Katrina Jensen, MS, RN, a ...

The way that human adults talk to young children is unique among primates, a new study found. That might be one secret to our species’ grasp of language. By Carl Zimmer If you’ve ever cooed at a baby, ...