Decades of research show that early psychosocial stress, including chronic exposure to adversity, can shape how a child's ...

Most conversations about breast milk tend to focus on topics like nutrients, antibodies and bonding time rather than bacteria ...

Children exposed to high levels of screen time before age two showed changes in brain development that were linked to slower decision-making and increased anxiety by their teenage years. This was done ...

Researchers make the case that five 'Thrive Factors' are a key element of healthy human brain, behavioral and cognitive development. There are basic resources every baby needs for the best possible ...

Children exposed to high levels of screen time before age two showed changes in brain development that were linked to slower ...

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, USA, 3 June 2025 – In a comprehensive Genomic Press research article, scientists have uncovered remarkable insights into how the earliest brain connections shape infant ...

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 ...

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.