It’s the moment that every parent waits for...when your cooing and babbling babe can finally (finally!) communicate with you. Not only is it adorable to hear those first words, but it also means that ...

In the video, the mom explains that she and her toddler were home alone. Judging by the intense conversation her little girl begins having with the empty air, however, it seems they might not have ...

One of the joys of parenthood is watching your child reach milestones as they grow to become their own person: first laugh, first roll over, first steps. But one milestone parents really look forward ...

WASHINGTON – It’s called the “word spurt,” that magical time when a toddler’s vocabulary explodes, seemingly overnight. New research offers a decidedly un-magical explanation: Babies start really ...

ATLANTA — Researchers have long known how important it is for mothers to talk to their babies. Now, a new study is showing the importance of dads talking to their toddlers, too. Researchers at the ...

Speech and language disorders can affect your child’s comprehension and how they express themself. Certain conditions can affect their development in these areas. Share on Pinterest Toddlers are busy ...

Melanie Soderstrom is supported in part by funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. Michael C.

Feb. 8 (UPI) --A new study finds toddlers' attention to high-pitched, sing-song speech -- or "baby talk" -- could provide an early diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder. The study, ...