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.

New research has made a striking link between a mother’s exposure to “forever chemicals” during pregnancy and the shape of her child’s brain at age five. The findings offer no conclusion as to whether ...

Early childhood educators and their advocates often talk about the crucial development that happens after a baby is born through age 5. What is happening to a baby’s brain that makes these earliest ...