How to Spot a Gross Motor Delay in Your Child
When a child fails to meet their developmental milestones when it comes to big muscle groups, it can be cause for concern and an indication that your child may have…
How to Master ‘Baby Talk’ (and Why You Should)
Photo: paulaphoto (Shutterstock) Many of us instinctually know that talking consistently to a baby or toddler is important for their development. But it may be even more important that we…
The ‘Three T’s’ that Build Your Baby’s Brain, According to a Pediatric Surgeon
Photo: aslysun (Shutterstock) I knew “a lot of” brain development happens during a child’s first few years of life—but I wasn’t aware how incredibly fast the process occurs. Considering that…
How to Teach You Kid Social-Emotional Skills From Day One
Photo: Monkey Business Images (Shutterstock) Many first-time pandemic parents are worried: Are their children are on-track with their social and emotional skills? With the world in lockdown mode for the…
Understanding the ‘Goodness-of-Fit’ Theory Can Help You Be a Better Parent
Photo: MShev (Shutterstock) It’s a cliché to say very child is different, but it’s unquestionably true that different kids need different types or support and will thrive in different environments.…
How to Use Transitional Objects as a Way to Process Grief
Photo: Tana Lee Alves (Shutterstock) There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Everyone process a loss in their own way, and on their own time. Grief is also…
What to Do When Your Kid Thinks You’re Playing Favorites
Photo: Veja (Shutterstock) I wasn’t exactly surprised when, in the midst of a recent disagreement, my 11-year-old son expressed how upset he was by telling me that he believed I…
Know the Difference Between a Child’s Immaturity and Developmental Delays
Photo: Maja Marjanovic (Shutterstock) When it comes to growing up, some children need a little more time. Maturing slower than their peers can be hard for a kid though, especially…
How to Get a Child to Stop Sucking Their Thumb
Photo: TY Lim (Shutterstock) All babies are born with the instinct to root and suck—it is, of course, what helps them feed even seconds after birth. That instinct can cause…