Switching From Bottle to Sippy Cup
Switching From Bottle to Sippy Cup

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  • The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends weaning your baby from the bottle before your baby is 18 months old.
  • The longer you wait to wean your baby from bottles, the harder it will be.
  • Using a bottle for too long can lead to dental problems and obesity.
Empowering Independent Toddlers
Empowering Independent Toddlers
  • The right time to potty train is dependent on physical, developmental, and emotional milestones and cues as well as your family’s current situation.
  • It's important to remember that children are all different and their potty training needs can be different, even from sibling-to-sibling.
  • It's not necessary for your chlid to show every "green light," but if you are seeing signals, it may be time to start considering the process.
Help! I Think My Child Is Addicted to Screens.
Help! I Think My Child Is Addicted to Screens.
  • Screen addiction can manifest in many ways and have adverse effects on children.
  • Setting up healthy boundaries can help in weaning children off their devices.
  • Understanding screen addiction and communicating the potential risks to children can help reduce device usage and empower children to choose other activities.
What are developmental milestones, and can I help my child reach them?
What are developmental milestones, and can I help my child reach them?
  • General guidelines may help identify areas of concern in a child’s development.
  • There are many ways in which parents can help their children reach developmental milestones.
  • Resources and assessments are available to help parents gauge their child’s development.
When should my toddler have their first dental visit?
When should my toddler have their first dental visit?
  • Dental care may begin as early as a child's first birthday.
  • The differences between a general dentist and a pediatric dentist.
  • Early visits help prevent dental issues in the future.

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