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Posted by: Kelli Dilver, PT, DPT on Oct 16, 2026

First published October 2015 Updated October 2026 As a developmental Physical Therapist, one of my jobs is to help kids become and remain active. But as a parent, I know the struggles of keeping kids active, especially during the upcoming cold, wet season.

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Why Does Seeing Blood Make Some Kids Faint?
First published October 2015 Updated October 2026 A scraped knee, a blood draw, or even a spooky Halloween display can leave some children feeling dizzy or sick to their stomach. For parents, watching a child turn pale or pass out can be frightening.
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Potty Talk: What Parents Need to Know About Childhood Constipation
First published April 2016 Updated September 2026 There is no shortage of television commercials related to constipation medications. It seems that everyone is constipated these days. Not surprisingly, constipation happens in children too.

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Should I Be Worried if My Child is In-Toeing?

Should I Be Worried if My Child is In-Toeing?

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First published August 2016 Updated June 2026 In-toeing is a type of standing posture or gait pattern in which a child’s feet, and in some cases the entire leg, point in toward each other while the child is standing and/or walking. Read More

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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Should Every Child Be Screened?

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First published November 2015 Updated May 2026 For several years, most pediatricians have been following guidelines created by medical experts that suggest all children between the ages of 18 and 24 months be screened for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – even if the parents aren’t Read More

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Early Literacy Supported by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

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Free books delivered to your child’s door every month? That’s the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Learn how this program supports early literacy, builds vocabulary and a love of reading, and how families in Ohio can enroll children ages 0–5 at no cost. Read More

Why Your Toddler is Biting and Hitting

Why Your Toddler is Biting and Hitting

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First published November 2011 Updated March 2026 Biting and hitting are common problems during the toddler years, and whether your child is on the giving or receiving end, your goal is the same: to have the behavior stop. Read More