For new parents, there's reason to relax about the pandemic's effect on a baby's development

This first year of parenthood is packed with milestones. But no parent imagined surviving a pandemic as part of their year of first smiles, teeth, steps, and words.  Since the coronavirus spread across the global, triggering a monumental shift in how we live our lives, parents who recently brought a baby into the world might be more worried than usual about their child's development.  Parents who've been isolated at home with a baby for months may be concerned about their child's ability to bond with family friends and loved ones once they can finally meet in person. If they've been isolated at home since March, parents may feel nervous about their baby becoming fearful of any outsider. And the idea of a baby spending all day with a masked caregiver, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends for childcare settings, might prompt anxiety about emotional and language development.  Read more...More about Kids, Family Parenting, Small Humans, Coronavirus, and Social Good