The first two years of a baby’s life are critical for brain development, and how the brain grows during that time may help ...

Undergraduate Chelsey Tien won the Dean’s Award for her psychology research that explored the role parents play in helping ...

Dr. Gigi Chawla, of Children's Minnesota, explores the various ways a baby's development is enhanced by quality bonding time.

Supporting your child's social-emotional growth isn't about getting compliance. It's about understanding the needs behind ...

In a world where adults almost always call the shots, routines give kids a dependable framework that helps them feel more ...

A father’s mental health greatly influences child development. Experts urge early screening to support both fathers' ...

Experts from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago affirm the need to screen new fathers for mental distress, ...

A large, new study adds to the growing body of evidence saying fathers are responsible for the types of development that help children grow physically, emotionally and cognitively.