developmental milestones

Parenting Tips & Advice

From awesome to awkward overnight

You get it, really, you do. You felt the same way about your mom. (Eye rolls and deep sighs come to mind.) So why does your tween’s...

Parenting Tips & Advice

The bottle, the pacifier, the stroller: When to say adios

You have to admit, your child’s feet were very close to touching the ground last time you pushed him in the stroller… but does that...

Child Development & Health

Developmental phases: There’s a book for that!

From starting preschool to introducing a sibling, potty training to visiting the dentist for the first time, books can help children...

Baby & Toddler

Health milestones for infants and preschoolers

Your child will go through many developmental health milestones the first year of his or her life. Knowing what to expect at each...

Toys & Play

The importance of playtime for your little one: The first year

You ensure your baby is securely buckled up into his carseat for the half-hour drive to go shopping. You give him plenty of treats...

Having a Baby

5 Things to know when baby starts crawling

Each stage of baby's development is so exciting, but the moment your baby starts crawling – the real fun begins! This phase of your...

Child Development & Health

Your 7-year-old: Development, behavior and parenting tips

Parents of 7-year-olds know firsthand that time does fly. It seems one minute our kids are tugging on our legs for a sippy cup, then...

Child Development & Health

Why is your child still using baby talk?

In the course of language acquisition and communication development, many kids come up with quirky sayings and pronunciations unique...

Child Development & Health

5 Ways to build fine motor skills in kids

What's better than playing with your child? Having fun and helping him at the same time -- especially when all he sees is the fun....