Before age 5, a baby's brain grows rapidly, undergoing a uniquely important moment in development. Yet, many don't understand just how critical it is for setting a person's foundation for thriving.

From conception to age two, a baby’s brain grows faster than at any other stage in life. In the womb, brain cells multiply rapidly, forming the connections that later control movement, thought, and ...

A study in mice has found that the bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in the mother's gut during pregnancy supports healthy brain development in the fetus. A study in mice has found that the bacteria ...

Design by Caroline Guenther. Buy this photo. The way children are treated by their parents is associated with brain changes and mental health outcomes that differ by developmental stages, according to ...