Maria R. Legerstee

Maria R. Legerstee is a psychologist and researcher who studies how infants develop social and emotional skills. She focuses on understanding how babies start to recognize themselves and others, develop communication abilities, and form emotional bonds. Her work helps us understand the early stages of human social development, showing how infants learn to interact, trust, and communicate. Legerstee’s research contributes to knowledge about child development, supporting parents, educators, and healthcare providers in fostering healthy growth during critical early years.