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

Nearly one in four parents express concern about their child not meeting developmental milestones. Michael A. Traub, MD, a primary care provider at Crystal Run Healthcare who is board certified in ...

At a typical pediatric visit, parents and clinicians examine where a child falls on growth charts that compare their height and weight to national averages. Now, a team of University of Maryland ...

Every child grows at their own pace, and growth charts show typical patterns but not exact paths. Most children follow a similar growth curve from birth to puberty, with varying periods of quick ...

Pregnancy brings joy but also stress. Experts say prolonged, intense stress can affect a baby's growth by impacting the placenta. Short-term stress is not harmful. Managing stress through lifestyle ...

Maternal nutrition, from pregnancy through the first two years of life, provides the essential building blocks for a baby's ...

In the evolving landscape of infant nutrition, a shift in feeding practices is gaining attention among parents and researchers alike. While spoon-feeding has long been a traditional approach to ...

Parents, often talk of child development as it pertains to intellectual growth. There are certain things parents can do to help give children the best possible opportunities for increased IQ and to ...

Pregnancy nutrition is not just about eating for two, but impacts your baby's long-term health and disease risk. Jessie debunks 3 common myths.