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Posted by: Lara McKenzie, PhD, MA on Sep 18, 2026

When children are stuck inside, they may try to turn your house into a playground. All parents of young children understand how quickly a trinket on a high shelf suddenly becomes a quest as alluring as the summit of Everest to a seasoned climber.

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6 Signs Your Child May Have Bladder Dysfunction
Once your child has been successfully potty-trained – ‘taking care of business’ should get easier – but what if the accidents keep happening?
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Potty Training Troubles in Kids with Autism
Potty training can be tough on any parent and child. But when the child has autism, this rite of passage can be even more challenging.

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Car Seat Safety Questions: You Asked, We Answered!

Jul 08, 2026

Parents often have questions about choosing and using car seats correctly. Get expert answers to common car seat questions, including installation, rear-facing recommendations, harness fit, and transitioning to the next seat safely. Read More

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

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

Jun 22, 2026

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?

May 20, 2026

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

May 04, 2026

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

Mar 11, 2026

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

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From Speech and Hearing to School Readiness: Supporting Early Learning

Feb 20, 2026

As your child begins Kindergarten, you’ll need to prepare him or her for the many tests that lie ahead over the years. The Ohio Department of Education recommends that ALL children entering Kindergarten have a developmental screening. Read More

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How to Prevent Children From Choking

Feb 03, 2026

Choking is one of the leading causes of injury and death in young children—but many incidents are preventable. Learn which foods pose the biggest risk, how to prepare them safely, what small objects to keep out of reach, and why close supervision (and knowing CPR) are so important during your child’s early years. Read More

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Frostbite: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Dec 23, 2025

Winter has finally arrived! While playing outside in cold weather, it’s important to be mindful of the risk of frostbite. Read More