What you eat during pregnancy not only affects you but also your baby. Jessie explains how it can predispose the baby's brain to mental health issues in future.

Eating right is important for health, but doubly so if you're pregnant. Research has shown that women who prioritize these ...

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

Year after year, government records show late summer is when most babies are born, with August as the most common birth month. That means – right now – tens of thousands of future parents are planning ...

In recent years, the field of neuroscience has uncovered fascinating insights into how our early environments shape who we become. One of the most groundbreaking areas of this research focuses on the ...

A new study shows that whether families can reliably meet basic needs, not just how much they earn, may shape infants’ brain development as early as the first year of life. Study: Income insufficiency ...

Using brain scans and parent surveys, scientists discovered that infants in households struggling to make ends meet show ...

Screentime does affect your baby’s brain, and now there is plenty of information to back it up. If you knew something you did ...

Sensitive periods during development make learning easier, but even beyond them, the brain can adapt with intention. Enriched experiences, supportive relationships, and consistent effort can help a ...