Childproofing Tips for Grandparents

As a grandparent, your grandchild’s well-being and safety are extremely im­portant to you. Particularly when they are under your care—at your home, in theirs, in the car, or elsewhere—make sure…

Read more

Babysitting Reminders: Checklist for Parents & Sitters

The following list of information should always be left with a babysitter: Parents phone numbers Neighbors phone numbers Pediatrician Fire/Rescue Police Poison Help Line (1-800-222-1222) Home phone Home address Parents…

Read more

6 Quick High Chair Safety Tips

​When using a high chair, remember to: Make sure the high chair cannot be tipped over easily. If the chair folds, be sure it is locked each time you set…

Read more

5 Bathroom Safety Tips for Infants & Young Children

​The simplest way to avoid bathroom injuries is to make this room inaccessible unless your child is accompanied by an adult. This may mean installing a latch on the door…

Read more

Stuttering in Toddlers & Preschoolers: What’s Typical, What’s Not?

As toddlers and preschoolers become increasingly verbal, they may begin to stumble over their words—raising concerns about stuttering. As a parent, how do you know when disfluencies are a normal…

Read more

Language Delays in Toddlers: Information for Parents

Your baby is able to communicate with you long before they speak a single word! A baby’s cry, smile, and responses to you help you to understand their needs. Learn…

Read more

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…

Read more

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…

Read more

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…

Read more

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…

Read more