According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC)’s guidelines on children’s developmental milestones, certain behaviors — like playing peek-a-boo, babbling, mimicking the movements of others or ...

A recently announced update in the list of childhood development milestones by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has triggered confusion online. The update of the milestones ...

From their first smile to their first step to the first day of school, children go through a remarkable transformation on their way to adulthood. Here, experts explore the five developmental stages, ...

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.

Early childhood is a period of time when kids are developing rapidly in both brain and body. It’s a critical period when the foundations are being laid for the way they learn, develop skills, and ...

Parents of today's young children often find themselves wondering whether factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic have stunted their toddlers' development. Some are worried their child is taking too ...

Want to ensure your child hits their expected developmental milestones? New research suggests living in areas with high exposure to green-space can help set them up for success. Want to ensure your ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Milestones Child Development Center gives children a chance to explore their environment and engage their cognitive, language, social, emotional, physical, and creative ...