Sep 6, 2016 | Behavioral & Developmental, Parents Ask, Pregnancy/Baby
Q: My six week old daughter is so fussy. My friends tell me it sounds like colic, but I’ve tried so many different things to calm her and nothing seems to work. What can I do to help her? A: Colic is common and can affect up to three out of ten babies. A healthy...
Sep 6, 2016 | Back Talk, Behavioral & Developmental, Pregnancy/Baby
By: Alexa Bigwarfe As many young couples do, when my first husband and I started talking about having a family, we had our list of things we would not allow our children to do. They would not throw tantrums in public. They would eat what we prepared for them. They...
Jul 11, 2016 | Education, Family Life, Travel
Compiled by Michelle Talsma Everson It’s already half way through summer, which means many of us are looking for new and exciting things to do before the kids go back to school—indoors of course! Luckily, the Valley is home to a variety of family-friendly...
Jul 11, 2016 | Behavioral & Developmental, Health & Fitness, Medical
Q: I can understand my 4-year-old, but most other people have trouble, including his father. Is there something wrong with him? What sounds should he be saying? What should I do? – Sidney, Glendale People in your family should be able to understand most...
Jul 11, 2016 | Health & Fitness, Medical
By Janelle Westfall, LPC, BCBA, LBA Could my child’s current difficulties be related to a possible mental health disorder? Who can I talk to about this—and why do I feel embarrassed? Many parents have these questions and they do not have to deal with these worries...
