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  • Staying active at any age: The importance of movement for health

    Published on April 1, 2025
    Movement is important, but as we age, we may notice limitations. Learn ways to stay active for overall health and wellbeing.

  • Avoid frustration, know how your child develops: Speech and language

    Published on December 19, 2024
    Reduce your parenting stress by becoming familiar with major developmental milestones.

  • Avoid frustration, know how your child develops: Motor skills

    Published on December 12, 2024
    Reduce your parenting stress by becoming familiar with major developmental milestones.

  • Understanding the process of early childhood developmental evaluations: Part 6

    Published on December 12, 2024
    Become familiar with early childhood developmental evaluation, ways to request an evaluation for your child, how the process works and following up after the evaluation.

  • Discovering science in everyday activities

    Published on December 12, 2024
    Learning about science beyond the classroom can be fun and educational for everyone.

  • 10 tips to help kids eat more fruits and vegetables

    Published on November 11, 2024
    Get more color on kid’s plates and healthy food in their stomachs.

  • Things that go bump in the night

    Published on October 31, 2024
    Learn strategies to help your children cope with their fears.

  • Book review: “Sparks: How Parents Can Help Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers” by Peter Benson, Ph.D.

    Published on August 29, 2024
    Recognize the power of sparks and how you can help them grow.

  • Understanding the process of early childhood developmental evaluations: Part 5

    Published on July 31, 2024
    Become familiar with early childhood developmental evaluation, ways to request an evaluation for your child, how the process works, preparing for the first meeting and the evaluation process.

  • Firework safety for everyone

    Published on July 1, 2024
    Pets and young kids can be extra sensitive to fireworks. Here are a few suggestions on making it a safe experience for everyone.

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