Nobody likes the sound of a baby crying. In fact, research shows it's almost impossible to ignore the sound, as it triggers a physiological response that makes us immediately alert — whether the ...

If you’re a parent, then this quiet adult cry for help into the abyss is all too familiar in those first few months of parenthood. "I just wish I knew what my baby wanted!" Though babies tend to cry ...

A Swedish study looks at why babies cry and experts weigh in on what this means for parents. Fact checked by Nicholas Blackmer A Swedish study, published in JCPP Advances, took questionnaire responses ...

Bringing a newborn into the world is a joyous occasion that transforms lives. However, having a newborn baby also brings a maze of challenges that parents navigate during the early days of their ...

A post about a neighbor's mistaken noise complaint—accusing a resident of having a crying baby, despite the fact that they don't have a child—has gone viral on Reddit. The post, shared by ...

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.

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, ...

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 ...