Decades of research show that early psychosocial stress, including chronic exposure to adversity, can shape how a child's brain develops, with effects that last well beyond childhood. But families ...

The neonatal period, which is defined as the first 28 days after birth, is known to be a crucial stage in the development of ...

Children whose parents struggle with a steady income show delayed brain development in the first year of life, according to a ...

I n the first year of life, human babies are wrinkled, fragile, and vulnerable to all kinds of stressors at home and in the ...

Babies in financially stressed households show slower brain development, highlighting the importance of income stability ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A new study shows that whether families can reliably meet basic needs, not just how much they earn, ...

“Early brain development is shaped not only by biology, but by the everyday experiences infants have with their caregivers ...

The five factors, collectively known as the Thrive 5, include nutrition through breast milk or formula, stimulation through ...

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.