Gift Ideas
With holidays right around the corner, many parents are on the lookout for what to give their child. You may want to consider limiting the number of gifts to a […]
Building Young Children’s Listening Skills with Music
We all know listening is an important skill in school and as an adult, but parents can start teaching well before a child begins to speak. Here are some ways […]
Text4baby
Photo Credit Have you heard about Text4baby? Text4baby is a free mobile health service that provides health information in English and Spanish to women during pregnancy through a child’s first […]
Raising of America
When parents and communities are squeezed, their young children pay the price. How can we do better? The acclaimed new documentary series, The Raising of America: Early Childhood and the […]
Advancing Developmental Promotion, Early Detection & Linkage to Services
The HMG National Center has a new tagline: Advancing Developmental Promotion, Early Detection & Linkage to Services. Dr. Paul Dworkin explains how Help Me Grow is continuously evaluating its approach to […]
Happy Veterans Day
Photo Credit Today we honor all of the veterans who have and are currently serving our country through military service. Veterans and their families make huge sacrifices for our freedom, […]
National Adoption Awareness Month
Graphic Credit November is National Adoption Awareness Month! All adoption-related issues are important, but the particular focus this year is finding loving and permanent homes for foster children who are […]
Considering Your Child’s Development
Are you wondering if your child’s development is on track? You should contact Help Me Grow! To get an idea of some of the developmental milestones we’ll be looking for, […]
What Is Epigenetics?
Photo Credit According to KidsHealth.org, epigenetics is the idea that environmental factors (such as diet, lifestyle choices and behaviors, and stress) can change the health not only of the people […]
Halloween Crafts
Photo Credit The month of October often brings to mind one thing for children: Halloween! One of the best ways to prepare children for the holiday is by making fun, […]