Milestones aren't in place to shame parents into feeling like failures, or to suggest that some kids are behind. They are ...

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 ...

For parents, watching a child grow and develop is a source of immense joy and, sometimes, a few questions. While every child progresses at their own speed, understanding common developmental ...

Babies may seem pretty helpless when you first bring them home, but in just a few months they'll be smiling and chuckling. By four months of age, their brains will be developed enough that they can ...

Children reach developmental milestones in how they play, move, talk, and act. The predicted ages for the milestones can be helpful in planning for parents. The motor milestone for babies being able ...

Your 11-month-old baby isn't quite so little anymore and next month they'll be celebrating their first birthday. As they approach that one-year mark, they'll be reaching all sorts of exciting baby ...

And just like that, you have an 8 month old baby on your hands and boy are they on the move. This month, your little bundle of joy will be reaching all sorts of exciting baby development milestones, ...

One of the first things a new parent learns, amidst the sleep deprivation and endless diaper changes, is that their tiny baby grows FAST. It seems like each new month (or even week!) brings another ...

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.

Your baby is finally here! After nine months of waiting, your brand-new bundle of joy is cuddled in your arms. So, what happens next? If you’re curious when your baby will start crawling, talking, and ...

Many parents fear their children are not hitting developmental milestones, such as walking and talking, at an appropriate age. But a new poll conducted by the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children ...