What do parents often miss when evaluating infant care programs? MORGANTOWN, WV, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON — Infants and toddlers should be screened more for developmental delays, according to updated U.S. guidelines released last week. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — For the first time since 2004, the CDC has updated its developmental milestones for infant and toddler development with the goal of earlier intervention for children who need ...

Crawling, the first word, the first steps — these are just a few of the key milestones in early childhood development that parents eagerly await as their child grows up. However, there are other ...

At 13, kids experience big physical and emotional changes, and being patient can help them feel supported. Teens struggle with self-esteem and peer pressure, so staying connected and supportive is key ...

Key Takeaways The CDC uses milestones to track how the typical child develops, but pediatricians have a more nuanced view of ...

Infant milestones can be a source both of pride and anxiety for a new parent. Baby's firsts – first tooth, first steps, first word – are moments of joy that many parents immediately compare with ...

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 ...

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.