Healthy DevelopmentInfo Center

Treat Your Preemie to a Massage
If you love getting a massage, you probably enjoy feeling refreshed afterward. Massages can recharge many people. It appears they might recharge little babies too.
Preemie Birth Rate Drops in US
Being born too early can increase babies' risk of various health problems. But there's good news. Fewer and fewer babies are being born too early in the US.
Amish Kids More Active, More Healthy
When technology is put on hold, physical activity can go up, as proven in the culture and lifestyle of the Amish.
Alcohol and Little Brains Don't Mix
Most women know they are advised not to drink during pregnancy. They may not realize how much drinking while pregnant can deeply affect children's brains even years later.
Don’t Play in Traffic!
Most parents don’t like the idea of their children breathing in dirty air, but might not know whether or not it has long term consequences. Unfortunately, it does.
How Early Can Autism Be Detected?
Early help for kids with autism spectrum disorders ( ASD ) can be important. But how young can we detect the early symptoms of ASD ? A recent study tracked kids for the first three years of life.
Marshmallows and Self-Control
Kissing the dog on the mouth, greeting guests without clothes on, eating inedible objects – does this remind you of anyone?
Small Risks in Fertility Treatment
Difficulty in becoming pregnant leads some couples to seek fertility treatments. Any medical intervention involves risks and benefits that patients should consider.
More Reasons to Nuzzle Your Cute Baby
Who is the most important parent for a child to bond with? Mom? Or Dad? The answer, it seems, is either one or both.
Little Boys Are Growing Up Faster
If it seems like kids are just growing up too soon these days, it may not be your imagination. It turns out boys are going through puberty earlier.