Newborn cognitive development: What are babies thinking and learning?
The newborn brain is busy processing information, searching for patterns, and learning. Here’s a fascinating look at newborn cognitive development.
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Talking to babies: How face-to-face communication helps infants “tune in”…and mirror our brain activity
Talking to babies helps them learn speech. But nonverbal cues may teach something more — the ability to synchronize their thoughts and feelings with those of another person.
Baby communication: Why your baby prefers infant-directed speech
Baby communication operates on many channels, including sight and touch. But infant-directed speech plays a special role in language learning.
Naps help babies learn and remember
Naps help babies learn and remember. In fact, babies may require timely naps to transfer new information and skills into long-term memory. Does this mean we should be forcing our babies to take lots of naps? No. But we should treat naps with respect…and realize that the last hour (or so) before sleep is prime time for learning.
Colicky babies and the brain: Understanding the effects of temperament, stress reactivity, and pain sensitivity
Colicky babies respond differently to stimulation. Could it be that their nervous systems are different? Research suggests this is possible.
Newborn sleep patterns: A survival guide
If you learn about circadian rhythms and sleep cycles, you can make sense of your newborn sleep, and lay the groundwork for easier nights.
When do babies crawl, and how does crawling develop? (An illustrated guide)
When do babies crawl? Most start between 6-11 months, but some infants skip crawling, and favor other ways of getting around.
What’s normal? An evidence-based baby sleep chart
How long do babies sleep at night? How many naps do babies take during the day? And what about night wakings? This evidence-based baby sleep chart explains the typical range of variation for babies up to 24 months old.
Baby sleep stages: What is active sleep and quiet sleep?
Like adults, babies cycle through a series of different sleep stages at night, and understanding these stages can help us cope.
Baby sleep problems caused by medical conditions: Does your baby suffer from GERD, cow’s milk allergy, or snoring?
Most infant sleep problems are caused by behavioral factors, but sometimes there are medical reasons why a baby won’t sleep.
Potty training techniques: An evidence-based guide to training methods and their success rates
Evidence-based potty training techniques. Review the most popular methods and what research reveals about their effectiveness.
How to soothe a crying baby to sleep
Science suggests we can soothe a crying baby to sleep with a few minutes of walking…and waiting. How does it work, and why?