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.

Infants can be overstimulated by all of the sights, sounds and movement surrounding them. When you observe your baby intently ...

A newborn's first cry is a vital sign of a healthy transition to life outside the womb, signaling the lungs opening and the body's survival systems activating. This initial cry, distinct from adult ...

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 ...

When a baby is born, one of the first signs that doctors, nurses, and even family members look out for is the unmistakable sound of the baby’s first cry. While it may seem like a simple, instinctive ...

A mom revealed that she's feeling incredibly frustrated with the lack of initiative that her husband takes when it comes to taking care of their children. Posting to the subreddit "r/Parenting" — an ...

Babies with fetal alcohol syndrome do not appear to cry in a specific way. They can be irritable or jittery, but the most noticeable sign of the condition will be the shape of the baby’s face. Fetal ...