How 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…

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How 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…

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10 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…

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Tips 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…

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New 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,…

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Hearing & 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…

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Healthy Habits to Master in Your Baby’s First Two Years

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Baby’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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Baby Sign Language: These Hands Were Made for Talking

While you may not have come across it just yet, baby sign language is a trend that seems to have real staying power. Signing with babies is based on the…

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5 Secrets to a Smarter Baby: School Readiness Can Start Now

As parents, we all want happy, healthy babies. Not only that, we want them to be smart. Growing research in early brain development shows there are some basic things you…

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