The first year of your child’s life is an exciting time. In the first twelve months of life, your child is developing socially, emotionally, and cognitively. It may feel overwhelming to present your ...

A Singapore study tracking 328 mother-child pairs has found two distinct pathways linking maternal mental health to child ...

New data provide further information about how the microbiota affects an infant's neurodevelopment. The results should be interpreted with caution because of the study's small sample size and ...

Every parent desires their child to be sharp-witted, intelligent, and successful. However, did you know that a child's ...

Researchers find that growing up in neighborhoods with more educational and socioeconomic opportunities has a positive impact on infants' brain activity. Growing up in neighborhoods with more ...

Understanding Cognitive Growth in Children Parents often wish for their children to be clever, intelligent, and successful.

The prenatal period is a critical window for brain development, yet few studies have examined the impact of air pollution exposure during pregnancy on child cognition. A new study led by the Barcelona ...

The findings reveal that prenatal exposure to air pollution is directly linked to lower cognitive development in infants (up to 18 months old), particularly male children are more vulnerable. The ...

Rufus Tony Spann, Ph.D., L.C.P.C., L.P.C. Mental Health / Holistic Health Dr. Rufus Tony Spann is a nationally certified school psychologist, licensed professional counselor, yoga teacher and reiki ...