Your Child’s Growth: Developmental Milestones

Watching a young child grow is a wonderful and unique experience for a parent. Learning to sit up, walk, and talk are some of the major developmental milestones your child will achieve.

Your Baby’s First Steps

Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help prepare you for your baby’s first steps.

Your Child’s Eyes

Eye exams by your child’s doctor are an important way to identify problems with your child’s vision. Problems that are found early have a better chance of being treated successfully. Read on for information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about your child’s vision, including signs of vision

Young Children Learn A Lot When They Play

When young children play with children close to their own age, they learn: how to cooperate, when to lead and when to follow, and how to solve problems. Read more about the importance of play for children.

When a Baby’s Head Is Misshapen: Positional Skull Deformities

Many parents wonder if the shape of their newborn’s head is normal. Maybe it seems a bit flat in the back or uneven on one side. Most of these slight imperfections happen when infants spend too much time in one position such as in a crib, a car safety seat, or an infant carrier. The good news is that

Start Reading to Your Child Early

A baby can enjoy books by 6 months of age! Here are things you can do with your child at different ages to help your child learn to love words and books.

Right From the Start: ABCs of Good Nutrition for Young Children

As a parent, you are interested in your child’s health. Your role is to provide healthy food in appropriate portions, and your child’s role is to decide how much to eat. That is why it is important to understand how to provide healthy choices for your child.

How Do Infants Learn?

Healthy Communication With Your Child

Healthy communication with your child is one of the most important and rewarding skills that you can develop as a parent. It also makes the tough parts of parenting (such as disciplining your child) much easier and more effective. Good communication

Choosing Quality Child Care: What’s Best for Your Family?

Finding high-quality child care is very important but not always easy. Your choice will play a key role in your child’s health and development. Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about child care options to help you in your search for what’s best for your family.