Don’t Dismiss Your Kid’s Clumsiness
Whether it’s learning how to crawl, taking those first few unsteady steps, or learning how to hold a pencil, the process of learning motor skills during childhood takes a while,…
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 Tell If Your Child Has One of These Reading Disorders
Photo: Skolova (Shutterstock) Especially after the last few years, kids’ academic skill levels are all over the place. Depending on how well your child did with online learning (or whatever…
Are Your Headaches Actually Migraines?
Photo: catinsyrup (Shutterstock) If you are prone to getting headaches, you may be wondering about the difference between a regular headache and a migraine. Both suck, but a migraine is…
How to Recognize ‘Sensory Processing Disorder’ in Your Child
Photo: myboys.me (Shutterstock) Sensory processing disorder (or SPD) is a neurological condition in which someone cannot interpret external or internal stimuli the way a “neurotypical” person would. You know your…
These Sensory Activities Won’t Make a Giant Mess of Your Home
Photo: Pressmaster (Shutterstock) Sensory activities are a really important aspect of child development. In particular, activities that incorporate “messy play” are helpful for kids to integrate different sensations into their…
What Is ‘Brain Fog’ (and When Is It Serious?)
Photo: Tomsickova Tatyana (Shutterstock) The term “brain fog” can mean many different things, from the afternoon sleepiness you get after a bad night of sleep to the short-term memory loss…
How to Recognize the Signs of ‘Main Character Syndrome’
Photo: Kiselev Andrey Valerevich (Shutterstock) It can be easy to get caught up in your own life—especially after a year of limited opportunities to socialize in person. Living through a…