Brain Development in 1 Year Olds - Toys to Consider When your child reaches the one-year mark, their mind is ready to grow and explore the world around them. They’ll start reaching milestone after milestone, from crawling to saying their first sentence. One of the best ways to help your...

Developing good handwriting is an important skill for every child to learn. For some kids, this comes naturally, while others seem to struggle. Instead of assuming your child has poor penmanship, handwriting practice can help you see significant results. To see improvements, many people assume that “practice makes perfect” by...

When it comes to overall and mental health, sleep is often at the core. As a psychiatrist I am often asked about sleep trackers and other sleep monitors. These sleep monitoring devices can be useful for both patients as well as your doctor as they can provide important insights into...

Math Games Kids Love Math can be a challenge for many kids, and in particular they may not find it fun. A great way to encourage math skills and even a love for math is to play games that integrate numbers and mathematics into play. Here are a few great...

The Genetics of Autism Knowing more about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will help us answer: is autism genetic? Autism is an early childhood neurodevelopmental disorder (meaning that it affects the nervous system and the development of a child) that is defined by abnormal social interactions, difficulty adjusting to change, sometimes...