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Posted by: Cody Hostutler, PhD on Nov 03, 2025

It may be an inconvenience for parents, but bedwetting is a common problem in children. Some children struggle to stay dry throughout the night from the day they are born, and others are able to stay dry for several months, or years, and begin wetting the bed again.

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Food Insecurity: The Hidden Epidemic Someone You Know is Facing
Does putting food on the table worry you? If you are living in America, 1 in 8 of you will answer yes. Even if it isn’t you, chances are it’s happening to someone you know.
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Caffeine During Pregnancy: Good News for Coffee-Drinking Moms
First published December 2015 Updated October 2025 When you’re pregnant, it seems like everyone has something to say about what you should eat or drink, and it can be stressful trying to listen to all the advice.

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Preventing Child Abuse in Your Community: How You Can Help

Jun 27, 2024

Every child deserves the right to grow up in a safe and healthy environment. However, this is not the case for many children. Five children die every day in this country due to abuse and neglect. Read More

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How Exposure to Domestic Violence Impacts Child Development

Jun 27, 2024

Domestic violence in the home affects more than just the immediate victim. If children are present to see and/or hear it, it takes a toll on their healthy, natural development unless they receive support to help them cope and heal. Read More

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Talking to Your Kids About Depression and Suicide

Mar 19, 2024

Talking to your child about suicide may be the toughest conversation you ever have, but it may also be the most important. Read More

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Practicing Positive Discipline

Feb 28, 2024

It is important to fully understand the risks of hitting as a form of discipline as well as the lack of efficacy when compared to other strategies. We encourage parents to seek out positive forms of discipline whenever possible. Read More

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Children’s Speech Development: What Is Typical and What Is Not?

Dec 21, 2023

If you’ve ever wondered if your child’s early speech development is on track, you are not alone. It can be difficult to know what is typical for a child’s age and when to be concerned. Read More

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Why Do Kids Need to Go to the Doctor so Often?

Dec 14, 2023

If you’re a parent, I don’t need to tell you how fast children grow – physically and emotionally. And your questions and concerns grow right along with them. This is why well child visits are so important. Read More

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How to Create Healthy Eating Habits for Kids

Dec 06, 2023

Knowing what to feed your toddler/preschooler can be challenging! Not only are their likes and dislikes constantly changing but it is also hard to know what needs to be served to provide him or her with a balanced and nutritious diet. Read More

Can Your Baby Learn Sign Language?

Nov 21, 2023

Baby sign language is a way to communicate with your baby effectively and you can begin introducing signs as early as infancy. The following are suggestions to make signing and communicating with your baby successful. Read More