Babies & Development

There's no more lasting gift you can give your child than to help his or her brain development. Research studies from all kinds of fields have shown that parents can take many steps to increase...

Starting at around 18 weeks' gestation, babies can hear sounds, and hearing becomes fully functional by the third trimester. Research hasn't proven that playing music to an unborn baby helps in...

The "Mozart effect" is the reaction in the human brain to classical music. This effect, which is often touted as a necessary component of proper baby brain development, has been researched and...

If you're having a baby, one of the things you're probably thinking about is the nursery. A baby's nursery is fun to decorate because of all the adorable options, but aside from being simply cute,...

Many parents have probably heard of the "Mozart Effect," which encourages playing classical music for your baby, but what are the facts? Can music actually make a baby smarter?

All parents know that when it is nap time, that means everyone gets a little rest and relaxation for a certain amount of time. Getting a child use to taking a nap can be a little difficult, once...

Babies are playful and enjoy exploring. Parents, siblings and babysitters can create developmentally appropriate activities for babies at all stages. Encourage exploration and learning while...

Little do most parents realize that when they stare into their new baby's eyes, they are looking right into a remarkable window of opportunity. Babies brains are growing at an astonishing rate,...

Do you want to give your child a jump start on making the most of his education? to reach her full potential? Here are ideas for working with very young children (birth to five years).

At one year, your baby loves to experiment with new sensations: wet, slimy gelatin; hard, cold ice cubes; the sound of a spoon against a place mat or her high chair. Enjoy helping her expand her...