Many parents — both first-time parents and ones who already have other children — are surprised by how early they start to see a distinct little personality in their newborn. Indeed, the same way ...

The more Arnold Gesell studies children, the more complicated he finds them. Probably the world’s best-informed expert on child behavior, he has examined thousands, with cameras and his solemn eye, in ...

Parents' interactions with their baby during the first year of life can predict the odds of behavior problems later on — as can the baby's natural temperament, research suggests. Subscribe to read ...

Babies stick out their tongues for many reasons, and sometimes, for no apparent reason at all. A baby who sticks out their tongue may be hungry, full, or not like a certain food. Babies may also stick ...

Research across decades and multiple disciplines has made it clear that the forces which shape early human development are far more complex than “nature” or “nurture.” For example, it has come to ...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- Every mother with a new baby has to figure out what to do when the baby wakes up at night and cries. Alicia Zenteno knows that crying is the way a baby communicates. "It's OK," ...

When Do Babies Start Blowing Raspberries? The first year of your baby's life is filled with new experiences. You've celebrated the first smile and the first belly laugh, and you’ve watched with ...