Babies as young as 8 months were reported to be testing the waters of deception, but it can actually be a good sign. Here's ...

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

The first 1000 days of a child's life are important since it represents the most active period of brain development. But new data shows that some toddlers may not be getting all the recommended ...

Positive psychology is a movement that puts the focus on happiness and thriving rather than problems and mental illness. According to Psychology Today: Positive psychology is a branch of psychology ...

New devices can be worn by babies and toddlers to count the number of words they are exposed to each day. Research suggests that word counts and exposure to adult conversations can boost cognitive ...

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 ...

Can dirty diapers predict cognitive development? The poop of one-year olds may predict cognitive development. All parents have likely done it: stared at their baby’s diaper pondering the meaning of ...