Your child’s movement milestones are building blocks to his success — one can’t work without the other. These milestones that your 4 or 5-year-old should hit are extremely important for their development, both physically and mentally. The Affect of Mobile… read more
As parents, we’ve all dealt with temper tantrums in our children. Often, they begin as early as 2 years old with nonstop crying and sometimes last until the tween and teen years in their own hormonal ways. However, between the… read more
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in adults but can also occur in young children. Unfortunately, the effects of a UTI can be extremely painful. UTIs in kids may also be difficult to identify, and, if not treated early, can… read more
“It’s as easy as riding a bike ...” Oh, as if those words were as true to our tikes who are learning to ride those two-wheel bikes for the first time! When it comes time to teach your child how… read more
With Random Acts of Kindness Day on Feb. 17, we wanted to share some of our favorite books that teach your kiddos to be kind to others! The importance of teaching children to be kind to all people regardless of… read more
Kids sometimes do gross things that shock and appall adults. These cringe-worthy habits are part of the developmental process, but just how bad are they? PICKING NOSES Children often stick their fingers up their noses to extract those pesky boogers.… read more
Parents who are considering a first activity for their children should strongly think about starting with a musical instrument. Not only is it fun to make music, but science has shown that even small amounts of music education could produce… read more
Babies will change a lot during their first year. Although your baby’s height, weight and head circumference will be measured at each monthly checkup, you may find yourself worrying about her growth between visits to the doctor. Use this helpful… read more
At 6 years of age, I ventured onto a cold school playground in Hartford, Connecticut. The mulch was red underneath my small Puma shoes, and I stared at the lack of leaves in the oak trees. To be honest —… read more
We’ve all heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While that may not be a particularly scientific analysis, science does suggest that frequently snacking on apples can help with brain development and learning! Their richness in… read more
