By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In 2020, 618,000 children in unique incidents were victims of abuse and neglect, according to The National Children’s Alliance. Of
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Recognizing Hearing Loss in Children
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Hearing evaluations are routine for children born in US hospitals. However, hearing loss acquired afterwards can go undetected. It’s important
Summer Socializing for Children is Essential
Play is more than just fun; it is a big part of a child’s development By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Children’s play is more than
Night Terrors Differ from Nightmares
Unlike nightmares, they aren’t generally associated with stress or from watching a scary movie By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Awakening to the sound of a
Is it Safe to Send Your Kids to Summer Camp?
Parents are encouraged to carefully review the camp’s COVID-19 protocols before sending a child to camp By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Sunny days spent exploring
Screens Diminish Children’s Sleep Quality
Encourage children to wind down with a predictable routine prior to bedtime By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While you may feel you readily wind down
Posture Important for Children
When we ask our bodies to stay in one posture through the day … it can lead to aches, pains and weaknesses By Deborah
Getting Kids to Eat Veggies
Overall, it may take persistence when introducing—and reintroducing—vegetables to children By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant You may have heard it yourself and now tell your
What Kids Are Losing with Virtual Learning
Online classes are effective to contain the transmission of coronavirus but they are robbing kids from having the full school experience: interacting with others,
Children’s Mental Health Matters, Too
Experts offer ways to help children cope during pandemic Children have plenty to worry about these days. As the pandemic drags on, they continue