Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Not knowing what your baby wants or needs can be incredibly overwhelming.

* 5 universal baby cries signal needs like hunger, sleep, and gas * Sound-based cues help parents respond with confidence * Learning cry patterns may //reduce stress in new mothers For every new ...

There is a point all parents reach during those sleepless, newborn nights: The baby is crying and the parent is on the verge of frustrated, desperate tears as well. At this moment, most parents make a ...

When you’re preparing to become a parent, you know that hearing your baby cry will be part of the experience. What you may not be ready for is hours and hours of crying that can’t be soothed in the ...

Lisa joined CNET after more than 20 years as a reporter and editor. Her coverage of AI ranged from a hands-on with OpenAI's empathetic Advanced Voice Mode to in-depth explainers on LLMs, ...

New parents often find themselves grappling with the enigmatic world of their infants, but a new book aims to demystify how babies communicate long before they utter their first words. While verbal ...

A baby’s first cry is not just sound it is survival. Science explains why crying comes before smiling or laughter in newborns.

A newborn's first cry is a vital sign of a healthy transition to life outside the womb, signaling the lungs opening and the ...