All parents want their babies to grow up happy and healthy. From the moment of birth, humans are social and emotional beings. This means infants, toddlers and young children have mental health needs. Although thinking of infants and mental health…
If you are the parent of a child who has been diagnosed with autism, or suspect he or she may fall on the autism spectrum but have not yet received a diagnosis, the symptoms your child is exhibiting may be…
When is the last time you had a booster to protect yourself and your loved ones against the whooping cough? If it’s been more than 10 years, it’s time to get another — especially if you care for young children.…
Demanding a limited diet of hotdogs and mac-n-cheese is practically a rite of passage for the preschool set, but how do you distinguish between a picky eater and a child who has a more serious problem such as a feeding…
As you hit the stores this holiday season for the latest toys, why not look for gifts to help your child build speech and language skills? Jennifer Pollock, CCC-SLP, CLC, speech therapist at Memorial Outpatient Rehab Services shares ideas on…
You may have received a notice from your child’s daycare that it’s going to be serving a lower-fat milk to your children. The notice evolves out of a change in United States Department of Agriculture dietary guidelines for Americans. Part…