Screening is a public health service intended to detect specific medical conditions, even in people who believe they are well or who do not perceive that they are at risk for or are affected by a ...

COLUMBIA - The CDC has changed its guidelines for childhood development for the first time in 20 years. Local experts say getting a child properly screened will help parents determine if their kids ...

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Thousands of children will be entering kindergarten this year, and many of them are not ready, according to a study in the Journal of Pediatrics. About 70 percent of children with developmental delays ...

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Babies born during the pandemic's first year -- even to moms who did not have COVID during pregnancy -- scored lower on a screening test of social and motor skills compared to pre-pandemic babies, ...

We all know every child is unique, and when it comes to reaching their developmental milestones, even more so. Some children exhibit clear signs of developmental delays early on, while others may ...

The foundations of healthy early child development include good nutrition; stable, responsive relationships with caregivers; adequate cognitive stimulation; and a safe, supportive environment. Family ...