Recent nationwide analyses reveal that children born during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced higher rates of delayed milestone achievement, especially in socio-emotional and language domains , when compared with pre-pandemic peers. The most pronounced risks were linked to prenatal and early-life stress—socially vulnerable families faced the greatest challenges. However, most pandemic-born children have exhibited notable resilience, with only a modest increase in developmental delays overall. These findings highlight both the importance of early support and the capacity for adaptation in young children faced with global adversity. To read more, click here .
##Reference## Eisen L, Vinograd A, Sheffer R, et al. Nationwide analysis of child development amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Pediatrics Open Science. 2025. In your experience, what is the most effective strategy to support early…
