Rolling over, sitting, and walking are all important motor milestones in the life of an infant. And the exact timing of reaching these milestones vitally important… to the psyche of parents. The mother of my four-month-old patient was ecstatic when she rolled over (all by herself!), and then devastated when she seemed uninterested in trying [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Growth and Development’
March 30, 2009
Show Me Your Belly Button: On Toddler Speech Development
“My 2 year old doesn’t talk! What can I do doctor?” A recent day in my clinic revealed why speech and language are the source of much anxiety for the parents of toddlers. My first patient of the day was a very cute 17-month-old girl. As I walked in the room she demanded to “Color! [...]
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