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 ...

From their first smile and initial mumbles of baby talk to their first wobbly steps, a child’s “firsts” are such an exciting time for parents. However, important developmental milestones include more ...

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 ...

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 ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- As their infants and toddlers grow, many parents may wonder if their children are walking, talking and socializing when they're supposed to be. In fact, nearly a quarter of parents ...

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics have updated their developmental milestones for children under five for the first time in years. Sarah Ryan is a ...

The CDC recently revised its developmental milestone checklists for infants and young children for the first time in nearly 20 years. The revision included adjusting the milestone benchmarks to ...