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Development - Coos, Phonics, and Everything in Between
You come home from the hospital with a tiny new baby, but before you know it he’s crawling and walking. Now he’s running and getting into everything. While you try to catch your breath during this whirlwind of parenthood, read Kids Today for some of the most commonly asked questions ...
Source: St. Louis Children's Hospital
Temper Tantrums: How to Deal With a Meltdown
It's the rare parent who hasn't had to deal with a tired, cranky, whiny, screaming toddler in the midst of a meltdown. Sometimes it even occurs in a public place, thereby exposing the quality parenting to the world at large. The truth of the matter is that temper tantrums are normal and typical ...
Source: NYU Child Study Center
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Growth and Your Newborn
The main job for newborns is to grow. And in the first year, they do it in a big way. In that time most babies triple...
Source: The Nemours Foundation -
Meningitis
What is meningitis? Meningitis is an infection of the membrane or thin lining that covers the brain and spinal cord,...
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Communicating with Your Child Care Provider
Child care has become a necessary part of life in our society. More and more working parents depend on child care...
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General Recommendations Regarding Diarrhea
What is it? Diarrhea occurs commonly in young children. Occasionally the complications of diarrhea can be serious...
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Is Your Preschooler Too Active?
Preschoolers need even more physical activity than toddlers do, so it's no wonder that it's often hard to keep them in...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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