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Your 7-month-old is starting to see and understand so much more about the world. Separation anxiety often starts now, so don’t be surprised if your baby cries when you say goodbye. Here’s what else is in store this month. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. AAP Schedule of Well-Child Care Visits.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/health-management/Pages/Well-Child-Care-A-Check-Up-for-Success.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed February 2024]...

Your 7-year-old is looking and acting older, but he still needs your guidance. His language and math proficiency are growing along with his physical prowess. Continue to read to him, and encourage his curiosity with simple science experiments and museum visits. Teach him to be a good sport. Be sensitive to gender stereotypes, and take steps to provide a broader perspective. Indulge his fun sense of humor with wordplay, riddles, and magic....

It’s time for secret hiding places (respect his space!) and exploring new talents. Your 8 1/4-year-old may have more realistic fears now (think injury and natural disasters). Be honest about family illness, and talk with him appropriately about sex. Ask for his input before parent-teacher conferences, and don’t overbook extracurricular activities. Take care not to spoil him with instant gratification - using his own allowance will teach him responsibility. Was this article helpful?...

She might be ready for sleepaway camp. ensure your child gets her flu shot, wears her bike helmet, and follows a good bedtime routine. If she seems forgetful, give her some slack and help her with reminders and routines. She probably loves collecting things, so use her favorite topics as springboards for learning. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing....

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. AAP schedule of well-child care visits. The American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/health-management/Pages/Well-Child-Care-A-Check-Up-for-Success.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed June 2023] AAP. All about the recommended immunization schedules. The American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/Recommended-Immunization-Schedules.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed June 2023] AAP. Recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule for 2023. The American Academy of Pediatrics....

From smiling to walking, here are the milestones to keep on your radar. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Developmental milestones: 1 month. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/pages/Developmental-Milestones-1-Month.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed November 2024] AAP. Developmental milestones: 3 months. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/pages/Developmental-Milestones-3-Months.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed November 2024] AAP. Cognitive development in infants: 4 to 7 months....

Your baby’s sense of sight isn’t fully developed when they’re born. At first, they can’t focus more than 8 to 12 inches away. you could encourage your baby’s vision development by showing them toys and books with patterns and bright colors. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Caring for your premature baby....

Also, natural smells such as lavender can help to soothe and calm your baby. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. How your newborn behaves. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/Pages/How-Your-Newborn-Behaves.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed April 2022] AAP. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/treatments/Pages/Aromatherapy.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed April 2022] AAP. Newborn smell and touch. American Academy of Pediatrics....

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Developmental milestones: 2 year olds. American Academy of Pediatrics.http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/pages/Developmental-Milestones-2-Year-Olds.aspxOpens a new window AAP. Movement: 8 to 12 months. American Academy of Pediatrics.http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/pages/Movement-8-to-12-Months.aspxOpens a new window CDC. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/pdf/parents_pdfs/milestonemomentseng508.pdfOpens a new window CDC. Developmental screening fact sheet. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/abdominal/Pages/GERD-Reflux.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed January 2017] AAP. When a sore throat is a more serious infection. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/ear-nose-throat/Pages/When-a-Sore-Thoat-is-a-More-Serious-Infection.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed January 2017] ASHA. Feeding and swallowing disorders (dysphagia) in children. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.http://www.asha.org/public/speech/swallowing/Feeding-and-Swallowing-Disorders-in-Children/Opens a new window[Accessed January 2017] Mayo Clinic....

Learning to walk involves much more than footwork! And even once your child is an expert walker, there’s so much more to master. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Developmental milestones: 2 year olds. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/Pages/Developmental-Milestones-2-Year-Olds.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed February 2022] AAP. Developmental milestones: 3 months. American Academy of Pediatrics....

Wondering how to keep your sex life fun and safe during pregnancy? Here’s everything you oughta know. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy? The association of sexual intercourse during pregnancy with labor onset. Sexual intercourse for induction of spontaneous onset of labor: A systematic review and....

Congratulations, you’re having a baby! Here’s how to get off to a great start. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. How your fetus grows during pregnancy. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/how-your-fetus-grows-during-pregnancyOpens a new window. [Accessed December 2024] ACOG. Moderate Caffeine Consumption During Pregnancy. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists....