A collection of films and articles all about the science behind your baby's early development and language learning.

A recent study published in the journal Infancy found that babies’ ability to match speech to faces predicted their future language abilities. The study followed 103 children from age three months to ...

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.

Spontaneous, random baby movements aid development of their sensorimotor system, according to new research led by the University of Tokyo. Detailed motion capture of newborns and infants was combined ...

I'm the baby and kids gear writer, a mom to three and former teacher. Babies go through rapid development in their first year of life. The best baby toys can help them learn to roll, sit, walk, talk ...