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Posted by: Mike Patrick, MD on 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.

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From Speech and Hearing to School Readiness: Supporting Early Learning
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.
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How to Prevent Children From Choking
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.

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Potty Training Troubles in Kids with Autism

Jul 08, 2013

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. The sensory and obsessive compulsive issues that often accompany autism make it hard for some children to just sit on a toilet, let alone learn to use the bathroom Read More