By Kristina Cappetta

There are many benefits of engaging in musical play with your little one. With these tips, you can run your own class at home!

By Judith Finlayson

Dive into the world of Epigenetics and discover how to build your baby's brain!

By Kristina Cappetta

Let’s explore the world of baby sign language, its benefits, and some useful words to get you and your baby started.

By Elisa Cinelli

When do babies start crawling and how can you teach your baby to crawl? We explain the different crawling styles and milestones.

By Kristina Cappetta

A pediatrician helps explain when babies typically begin to recognize their own name as well as when you should be concerned if they’re not.

An Infant and Toddler Education Expert weighs in with ten things parents can start doing to help their babies learn and explore the world around them.

By Elisa Cinelli

Curious how much your baby will weigh at birth? There are several factors that can impact a baby's weight including gestational age, genetics, and more.

By Elisa Cinelli

Do you or your partner have blue eyes? Curious if your baby will too? This genetic explanation and handy baby eye color chart can help you answer the question "Will my baby have blue eyes?"

By HeHe Stewart

Do you have freckles and are wondering if your baby will inherit them? This article discusses the genetic possibility of a child having freckles and if so, at what age they might develop them.

By Rachel Sokol

There are several factors that can impact the height of a baby or a child including both parents' height, your family tree and genetics, and environmental factors. We look at how genetics affect how tall (or how short) children grow up to be.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Genetic screening during pregnancy can be overwhelming. Here, we break them down to help you make the best decisions for you and your baby.

Preemie babies: Exploring the latest NICU study

Stumped on ideas for how to play with your baby? These fun and easy activities help stimulate your infant's development -- and bring on some adorable smiles and giggles.

As of Fall 2010, the CDC recommends use of the WHO chart, an international growth standard statistical distribution chart created in 2006 that outlines the rate of growth for children up to 59 months of age living in optimal growth environments in six countries, including the United States.

Print this developmental milestone chart, and check off each milestone as your child grows into her first year of life. It's important to remember that babies develop at different rates, and this printable represents general guidelines.

Follow your baby's milestones from tummy time and sitting up to crawling, walking, and cruising.

Almost anything will seem like a toy to your newborn. Learn how to use your voice and your face as primary forms of entertainment for your newborn.

If you are a father for the first time, read these tips on how to meet expectations.