One of the joys of parenthood is watching your child reach milestones as they grow to become their own person: first laugh, first roll over, first steps. But one milestone parents really look forward ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The USPSTF said it could not make a recommendation for or against screening for speech and language delay and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . There is not enough evidence to assess the benefits and harms of screening asymptomatic young children for ...

Some toddlers are little chatterboxes, and some are shy and barely speak at all. New research suggests that shy kids understand what is being said to them, but choose to clam up when it comes to ...

Worried that your child is “not on track”? That worry is useful and it is what gets us to read, ask and, when needed, act as developmental delays in kids are common and sometimes temporary but early ...

Every parent loves hearing their child say their first word—whether it’s mama, papa, or something hilarious like ball-ball or gaaa! But when the words don’t come on time, worry creeps in. “Is my child ...

Western University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. Western University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Did you know that animal sounds can be crucial to ...

Roughly one in ten babies worldwide is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy – a birth considered preterm. These infants are biologically less mature at birth and face a higher risk of developmental ...