Many new parents can relate to the frustration of trying to figure out the exact needs of their baby. Are they hungry? Do they need changed? Whether it's a piercing wail to have their diaper checked, ...

Parents need to be able to make evidence-based decisions with respect to their children. Whether this be in relation to music exposure or immunization, there is a need for reliable evidence. At a ...

If you're a new parent trying to communicate with your infant, you may have tried baby sign language: specialized gestures babies can learn to communicate words like "hungry," "thirsty" and "more." ...

Kerry Spencer taught both of her children to sign using American Sign Language before they could speak because she found it useful to be able to communicate with them when they were babies. However, ...

Baby sign language is appealing to some new parents. Books, Web sites, DVDs teaching babies to sign all claim to encourage language development and strengthen the parent-child bond. Dr. Sydney Spiesel ...

Can baby sign language interfere with a child's speech development? Should a preteen crawl in bed with her parents after a nightmare? Growing Up Healthy answers your queries. Have a question about ...

Some of the most important moments you'll share with your baby revolve around communication. After those first smiles and giggles, you'll soon learn your baby has a lot to say – they might just not ...

A few months ago, my 1 year old son started whining. For the first five seconds of his moans, I frantically looked around for what he could possibly want. I came up empty-handed. Fearing his whines ...

Our culture touts the benefits of signing for hearing children, but disregards American Sign Language for the deaf children who need it the most.Credit...Jamie Grill/The Image Bank, via Getty Images ...

If your baby has 3 or more runny stools, that’s considered diarrhea. There are things you can do to help your baby feel better, and signs you need to see your pediatrician. Occasional baby diarrhea is ...

Your baby seems to be growing and developing at lightning speed. They’re learning and doing new things every day, including some things that you’d rather they didn’t do. But if your baby is suddenly ...