Dr. Beatrice Beebe presents her pioneering research on mother-infant interactions, followed by a discussion with Katharine Stevens.

A growing body of research has revealed that infancy is a far more critical period of life than previously recognized, laying the foundation for future development and lifelong ability. One of the most significant new understandings is the degree to which babies are inherently social from birth.

A scientific revolution is changing the way scientists and researchers think about how early life experiences affect genetic predispositions.

It's now well known that a pregnant woman’s physical well-being can affect the health of her fetus. Recent research shows that her mental health, too, has a much greater effect than previously recognized.

Parents are their children’s first and most important teachers. Yet many don’t recognize how deeply influential they are on their child’s development.