If you’ve been following, you now know that babies are not a blank slate but rather give indication of complex emotional feelings as early as 10 weeks. Jealousy, empathy are just some of the range of emotions that researchers have been studying. The hope is that by detecting anomalies earlier, pediatricians can recommend intervention earlier if needed. If this all seems a bit “unscientific” well, it’s not. Researchers have been studying for decades babies responses to stimuli and have been able to identify several predictable baby behaviors. So what’s next? Surprise, surprise, your baby is a social animal! Well, okay, … Continue reading →