It's hard for young children to hold strong feelings inside. When they feel frustrated or angry, they often cry, scream, or stomp up and down. This is a temper tantrum. Temper tantrums are a normal part of your child's development. They usually begin around age 12 to 18 months, get worse between 2 and
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Temper Tantrums
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Toilet Training
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Teaching your child how to use the toilet takes time and patience. Each child learns to use the toilet in his or her own time. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help guide you and your child through the process.
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Toilet Training—Autism Toolkit
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Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have slowed development, may be stuck on their own routines, or may be nervous about learning a new skill. They may not understand how to copy the steps using the toilet, or they may not understand the words parents are using. Many children with ASD
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VIS—Your Child’s First Vaccines
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The vaccines covered on this statement are those most likely to be given during the same visits during infancy and early childhood.
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When a Baby’s Head Is Misshapen: Positional Skull Deformities
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Many parents wonder if the shape of their newborn's head is normal. Maybe it seems a bit flat in the back or uneven on one side. Most of these slight imperfections happen when infants spend too much time in one position such as in a crib, a car safety seat, or an infant carrier. The good news is that
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Young Children Learn A Lot When They Play
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When young children play with children close to their own age, they learn: how to cooperate, when to lead and when to follow, and how to solve problems. Read more about the importance of play for children.
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Your Baby's First Steps
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Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help prepare you for your baby’s first steps.
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Your Child and the Environment
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Environmental dangers are everywhere. Most of these dangers are more harmful to children than adults. However, there are things you can do to reduce your child's contact with them. Read more to learn about how to protect your family from environmental dangers.
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Your Preemie’s Growth: Developmental Milestones
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Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about developmental milestones for your preterm baby (also known as preemie).
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