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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sarah has worked as an editor, writer, fact-checker, proofreader, and researcher for a variety of clients in print and digital publishing. Her areas of expertise lie in Home, Parenting and Health.