Scientists found that childhood trauma can change DNA and brain development, leaving long-term biological marks.

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, researchers evaluated how fundamental environmental supports, encapsulated as a thrive factor (T-factor), during the first year of life ...

Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These ...

When babies are born, their brains contain billions of neurons. But how those neurons interact — and what they can do as babies grow through childhood into adulthood — is largely shaped by their ...

“By age 3 we know about 50% of what we will eventually know as an adult,” said Prof. Charlie Trautmann, psychology. Trautmann is a part of the Early Childhood Development Project led by Prof. John ...

Virginia Tech researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute recently released their initial data set from ...

Before age 5, a baby's brain grows rapidly, undergoing a uniquely important moment in development. Yet, many don't understand just how critical it is for setting a person's foundation for thriving.

In a comprehensive Genomic Press research article, scientists have uncovered remarkable insights into how the earliest brain connections shape infant emotional development, potentially offering new ...

The first weeks of your baby’s life are extremely crucial, as the brain starts to develop. This process is not quick, but takes time from the cell formation to several developmental milestones. You ...