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As parents, one of the most rewarding — and sometimes anxiety-inducing — parts of raising a young child is watching them grow and reach new developmental milestones. These milestones represent the skills most children can typically do by a certain age, and they help you understand how your child’s thinking, movement, communication, and social abilities are progressing. Resources from Ages and Stages  can help you know what to expect and when to expect it. What Are Developmental Milestones?...

One of the most common concerns we hear from parents is: “Why is my child always catching colds, especially now that they’re in daycare?”   It’s a completely valid worry — but the truth is, for young kids, frequent illness can actually be a sign that their immune system is doing exactly what it’s supposed to do: learning . Here’s what’s going on — and what you can do to help your child build healthy immunity over time. 1. Children’s Immune Systems Are Still Learning When children attend...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to make sure you’re up to date on your screenings. Breast cancer remains...