Postedby:Jessica Bullock, MA/CCC-SLP
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Carneshia Edwards on 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.
Wondering if wearable baby monitors prevent SIDS? Learn what the research says, why false alarms may cause more harm than good, and how to truly keep your baby safe with proven safe sleep practices.
Understanding your child’s behaviors can sometimes feel confusing—especially when it comes to body awareness and curiosity. Learn what’s developmentally typical, what may signal concern, and how to support healthy boundaries as your child grows. This parent‑friendly guide from pediatric experts breaks it all down with clarity and reassurance.
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Within the first year of life, your baby will develop critical motor skills that help them make small movements, hold up their head, sit up-right, crawl and eventually walk. As a caregiver, there are many things you can do to encourage them reach these milestones. Read More
Since schools have been closed due to COVID-19, many parents have had to become more hands-on in their children’s daily learning than ever before. Supporting their students at home has been just as much of a learning process for these parents as it is for kids. Read More
In these uncertain times, parents have the added stress of keeping their children busy and connected with friends and family, all while staying home to slow the spread of coronavirus. We did some crowdsourcing to get some great ideas for younger and older kids. Read More
You may remember your parents telling you to figure out what you want to do with your life. Well time flies, and you might find yourself ready to have these same conversations with your child. So how do you encourage them to think about their plans for the future? Read More
It is time, once again, to reflect on the last year and thank the many contributors to 700 Children’s (we added 57 new authors in 2016!) and the hundreds of thousands of readers who come here for informative, evidence-based content. Read More
Kids grow up so quickly and because your child is growing at a fast pace, it’s important to keep an eye on their wellness each year. By scheduling a yearly well-child check, you’re ensuring your child’s health is assessed by a pediatrician you can trust. Read More
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
Once your child has been successfully potty-trained – ‘taking care of business’ should get easier – but what if the accidents keep happening? Read More
