Milestones and Development Articles

From the moment your baby is born, you start waiting for the moment when you will hear your baby’s first words.

Summary: In this article, you'll learn about the newborn stage, which spans from birth to approximately three months, and the key developmental milestones during this period. Understanding when the newborn stage ends helps parents prepare for the transition to the next phase of their baby's growth, recognizing the unique challenges and joys that come with these early months.

Our babies start communicating with us from the moment they’re born.

For the most part, the sequence of fine motor skills development is the same for all children, but the pace at which they acquire the skills differs.

Perhaps you’ve seen the flyers for “storytime with signs” at your local library or notices of “Baby Sign Language Workshops” at local clinics

When it comes to their speech development, the questions seem to multiply.

Sleep is SO important for all ages! On top of what I learned in medical school and pediatrics residency, I read

Hearing your baby utter his or her first word is a magical moment, for both of you! But when is that supposed to happen?

What is a Growth Chart?