There are some milestones that strike like a lightning bolt in early childhood. As a parent, you remember the first smile, the first step, and the first word. But talking, really talking – it sneaks ...

Alex Hodges spends significant time every day with her infant daughter doing what kids these days might call "yapping." "Maria can't watch you today because one of her kids is sick," Hodges begins one ...

Use our developmental milestones to learn what most kids can do as they grow. By Nia Heard-Garris, M.D. This story was originally published on April 23, 2019 on NYT Parenting. Lights, camera, action!