As a parent to three kids, I've celebrated all their milestones, from first steps to first words. But I also know we should be celebrating parents' milestones too. Like when I first left the house ...

The first time your baby locks eyes and smiles, something shifts. The smile milestone is a milestone for mothers, too. Yes, your baby’s social world expands and yours does, too. Of course, dads get in ...

Infant milestones can be a source both of pride and anxiety for a new parent. Baby's firsts – first tooth, first steps, first word – are moments of joy that many parents immediately compare with ...

From their first smile and initial mumbles of baby talk to their first wobbly steps, a child’s “firsts” are such an exciting time for parents. However, important developmental milestones include more ...

Understand your baby’s key developmental milestones in the first year ...

Maybe you bought a beautiful baby book and filled the first few pages with due dates and tiny footprints. Then came cluster feeds, nap time acrobatics, daycare forms, work emails, and the blur of ...

A month-by-month development guide to an active baby. When you first set eyes on your scrunched-up newborn, it’s hard to imagine her even straightening her legs, let alone using them to sit, stand and ...

For parents, watching a child grow and develop is a source of immense joy and, sometimes, a few questions. While every child progresses at their own speed, understanding common developmental ...

During the first year of life your baby responds best to a warm, loving environment. Holding your baby and responding to her cries are essential in building a strong, healthy bond. Remember, you can't ...