Revisions to the CDC’s developmental milestone checklists removed crawling as a skill that babies pick up at a typical age. A biomedical engineer describes how more research may clarify its role.

Toddlers instinctively bond with and help dogs, especially those trying to get out-of-reach treats and toys.

Eight- to 10-month-olds can tell that two people are likely in a close relationship if they have interactions that involve some type of saliva-sharing.

A new app detects a telltale characteristic of autism in toddlers. The technology could one day offer an inexpensive, scalable early screening tool.

Young children may find it harder to control their attention if they use touchscreens regularly.

Asking adults when they think kids become aware of race reveals misconceptions, say researchers, who have advice for parents.

Messages from early childhood education centers may make parents more likely to engage in learning activities with their kids at home.

Even young children have a nuanced way of evaluating who's real or pretend. The study asked them about figures like Santa, Elsa, and The Wiggles.