As we enter the hot summer days, it is vital to remember the importance of sun safety. Janie M. Leathers, Medical Student at University of Missouri School of Medicine, shares five important tips to practice sun safety with your young child in this blog post. By: Janie M. Leathers, Medical Student, University of Missouri School …
By Janie Leathers What is a milestone? A milestone is defined as something that most children are able to do by a particular age. The first five years of your child’s life are full of social, language, cognitive, and physical milestones. Pediatricians track milestones to ensure children are following a typical pattern of development. Understanding …
I don’t know about you but if you are anything like me spring is a time of hope. The weather starts to get warmer, the light stays a little longer and it lures people outside to enjoy what we normally cannot in the winter. If you are wondering what you can do with your young …
March is full of fun play events for your family! Take a look at all the family activities Lend & Learn has planned this month! Outdoor Pop-Up Lend & Learn events are back this Spring! Lend & Learn is hosting free and fun outdoor events for children ages 0-5 and their families this spring! Your …
Time outside is simple, cheap, and good for you & your child. Playing outdoors involves movement, choices, exploration, discovery, and interaction – all important ingredients for both you and your child’s health and wellness. Even 20 minutes outside is a sensory experience for your baby, full of fresh air, new sounds, smells, textures, and colors. …