​General Tips Know how to get help. Make sure the area is safe for you and the child. When possible, personal protective equipment (such as gloves) should be used. Position…

Usually, playing and exercising outside boosts a child’s physical and mental health in many ways. However, a heat index at or above 90°F, as identified by the National Weather Service, poses a significant…

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…

​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…

​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…

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…

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…

​​​​​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…