Before age 5, a baby's brain grows rapidly, undergoing important development. Yet, many don't understand just how critical it is for setting up a child for success.

Very preterm infants who received more skin-to-skin contact during their hospital stay showed stronger development in brain ...

Before age 5, a baby's brain grows rapidly, undergoing a uniquely important moment in development. Yet, many don't understand just how critical it is for setting a person's foundation for thriving.

Early childhood educators and their advocates often talk about the crucial development that happens after a baby is born through age 5. What is happening to a baby's brain that makes these earliest ...