Toddler
Speech Delays in the Age of Coronavirus
Help! I think my toddler may be speech delayed. But also, we’re bilingual at home. How do I get them evaluated during the COVID-19 shutdowns? What can I do?
Health & Safety
Pill Swallowing Paranoia
What do you do when your child is fearful of swallowing needed medication that comes in pill form, but you know they can do it? We have thoughts and suggestions.
Toddler
When Your Toddler Isn’t Into Finger Foods
A toddler is not interested in finger foods and also having a hard time self-feeding. Is this in the range of typical or something to be concerned about?
Toddler
Toddler Hearing vs. Toddler Listening
A parent (whose day job is as an occupational therapist) is trying to weigh some concerns brought up by her son’s caregiver his development against her own observations and professional opinion.
Toddler
Stop Hitting Yourself!
My toddler has started to hit his head when he is mad. I’m concerned? Is this normal? What should I do? Is this a developmental red flag?
Baby
Speech “Delays” and Way-Too-Early Intervention
A mom thinks her baby may be speech-delayed. Should she be concerned? Or is she possibly overreacting?
Big Kid
It’s Never Too Late To Be A Good Sport
When your teen (who is on the autism spectrum) is still a poor sport, game time can be tricky. Sometimes there’s a pleasant surprise in store, though.
Toddler
Pediatric Dentist Visit Disasters
My three year old refused to cooperate at the dentist and we ended up bailing on the visit. What can I do differently next time?
Toddler
The Nephew’s Speech
I’m a preschool teacher and an aunt to a child with a very bad stutter, but his mother is in denial. What do I do?
Toddler
Dealing with Developmental-Delay Deniers
“My daughter is speech delayed. So why is my family arguing with me about it?”