“When the pandemic hit the U.S. in March 2020, we saw the rates of all viruses plummet” reports Dr. Vandana Madhavan, director of advanced pediatrics at Mass General Brigham in Boston. Today’s RSV is Worse. Rates of COVID and flu are up for children aged 0 to 5, and for the last few months, young …
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Every family deals with stress. This is normal and it is not always a bad thing. Families can experience stress when waiting for something exciting, like adding a new child to the family. This stress helps motivate preparation for the new baby. Stress can help us realize that something is wrong and it can help …
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There are so many different methods for potty training your little one. The number of ideas, the mess, and the fear of resistance from your child can really cause anxiety and stress. I want to share my experience training my daughter and emphasize some tips that really helped us that can be applied other methods …
Every morning is the same. Wake up. Eat breakfast. Get dressed. Brush your teeth. It may feel like you are in a cycle of doing the same thing every day, but according to zerotothree.org, having a daily routine for your child can help them build brain power and help support good mental health. For the free …
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“I have tried many times to express my feelings, but at each attempt, I find myself tongue-tied” -Kate Cary Did you know that being tongue-tied is something more than just an experience one feels when they struggle to find words? A tongue tie is a small bit of skin tissue, called the frenulum, that attaches the bottom …
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood,” Fred Rogers (zerotothree.org 2018). Before our children develop language skills to ask questions about the world around them, they learn by using their senses. They explore and …
As humans, we are always experiencing sensory input, and everyone experiences times when they feel sensory overload. For children with sensory processing issues, those moments may be especially overwhelming. Experiencing sensory overload can happen to any child, but is often more common in children who have ADHD, autism, or other behavioral issues. It’s important to remember that …
Sometimes it seems like our children are constantly fighting us. Everything leads to a tantrum and they won’t follow directions to save their lives. You might be wondering what else to try to manage this behavior besides yelling and punishment. Here are a few strategies for improving behavior by connecting and teaching. Set up routines …
It is widely known that routines are beneficial for anyone, especially children. Though establishing one may seem daunting, knowing why they are important can help you create one that works well for your family. Today, I’m here to share why daily routines are important and give tips on how to establish them in your home. …
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Teaching a child to read can feel like a huge responsibility especially when your child is behind or above grade level. How are you going to catch them up or how are you going to keep propelling them forward? Read below for some tips and tricks on how to aid your child in their reading …
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