Questions remain about the soon to be released COVID vaccine for the under age five crowd. In the meantime, parents can take comfort from knowing one thing: masks work. 

  We know that babies watch adults’ mouths to learn language skills. So, does that mean that all the babies learning to talk during COVID will be harmed in some way because many adults around them spent so much time wearing masks? Experts at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association say no, probably not.

Throughout the pandemic information has changed rapidly. That’s partially what has made it so hard for people to know what to and has even led to a vocal anti-vaccination minority. But now two years into COVID-19 many things remain known. Among them is that the COVID-19 vaccination is safe for expectant mothers.

Children who experience trauma during the first five years, have greater risk of growing up to have cancer, diabetes, or mood disorders as adults. According to new research from the CDC, children with disabilities are more likely to experience these traumatic events.

We may want to encourage politicians on Capitol Hill to start playing with dolls. Here’s why: researchers say that playing imaginary games with dolls helps children develop social skills and empathy. 

Money can’t buy happiness, but it can help improve brain development for children. And that can absolutely lead to happiness.

Columbia researchers say babies born during the COVID-19 pandemic’s first year have scored slightly lower on developmental screening tests compared to babies born just before the pandemic hit. What will this mean to their futures?