Stuttering in Toddlers & Preschoolers: What’s Typical, What’s Not?
As toddlers and preschoolers become increasingly verbal, they may begin to stumble over their words—raising concerns about stuttering. As a parent, how do you know when disfluencies are a normal…
Read moreLanguage Delays in Toddlers: Information for Parents
Your baby is able to communicate with you long before they speak a single word! A baby’s cry, smile, and responses to you help you to understand their needs. Learn…
Read moreHow to Raise Concerns about a Child’s Speech and Language Development: Do’s and Don’ts
Grandparents, friends, or neighbors who are worried about a child’s speech and/or language development may hesitate to bring it up for fear of upsetting or offending a parent. While raising…
Read moreHow to Ease Your Child’s Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety varies WIDELY between children. Some babies become hysterical when mom is out of sight for a very short time, while other children seem to demonstrate ongoing anxiety at…
Read more10 Tips to Prevent Aggressive Toddler Behavior
There are many times when your child’s behavior warms and embraces your heart. But, there are other times when it probably drives you a little crazy. As a toddler or…
Read moreTips for Grandparents of a Newborn
As a grandparent, your role can be especially important in the lives of not only your newborn grandchild and his parents, but also the other children in the family. Give…
Read moreNew Dads & Partners: How Your Involvement Matters
During pregnancy, a lot of attention is naturally paid to the birth parent. As a new dad or partner, it is easy to feel your involvement doesn’t matter. Nothing, however,…
Read moreHearing & Making Sounds: Your Baby’s Milestones
Between about one and three months of age, your baby will reach some fun hearing and speech milestones. These include smiling at the sounds of your voices and turning their…
Read moreBaby’s First Days: Bowel Movements & Urination
Many new parents wonder what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to diapering their newborn. Here’s what you can expect during your baby’s first few days. Urination Your baby may urinate…
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