Alex Hodges spends significant time every day with her infant daughter doing what kids these days might call "yapping." "Maria can't watch you today because one of her kids is sick," Hodges begins one ...

Eagerly anticipating your child's first word? Find out when babies start talking, and learn how to support your child's speech and language development. Medically reviewed by Teja Dyamenahalli, MD, ...

A baby's first year brings incredible change. In just a few months, babies go from cooing and crawling to making sense of language in ways researchers are only starting to understand. One mystery has ...

A baby’s focus may seem brief, but some words and gestures do a better job of keeping their attention on their surroundings even before they say their first word. A new study from the University of ...

BABIES COME into the world seeking out comfort, so their first word is often “mama”. It is easy to say and reflects the bond of mother and child. Meanwhile those leaving this world often make a ...

Even before they say their first word, babies are constantly learning from the world around them. But new research suggests that some simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a ...