Child Development Blog

Evidence-based guides on screening, milestones, sleep, growth, and preterm care — written for parents and pediatric professionals.

Milestones

Science Activities for Preschoolers: 10 At-Home Experiments That Build Milestones

Ten simple science projects for preschoolers (ages 3–5) tied to ASQ-3 developmental milestones — problem solving, fine motor, communication, and personal-social.

Jun 26, 20269 min read
ASQ

How to Score the ASQ-3: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents

Learn how to score the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) by hand, interpret the cutoffs, and decide what to do next.

May 4, 20267 min read
Preterm

Corrected Age for Preterm Babies: Why It Matters Until Age 2

How to calculate corrected (adjusted) age for premature infants, when to stop using it, and how it changes screening, feeding, and milestone expectations.

Apr 22, 20266 min read
Growth

Understanding Growth Percentiles: What the Numbers Actually Mean

What it means to be in the 25th, 50th, or 90th percentile — and why the trend matters far more than any single number.

Apr 10, 20265 min read
Sleep

Infant Sleep Needs by Age: A Practical AAP & AASM Guide

Total sleep, naps, and bedtime windows from newborn through preschool, based on AAP and AASM consensus.

Mar 18, 20266 min read
Milestones

Developmental Red Flags Every Parent Should Know

Specific, evidence-based milestone red flags from the CDC's 2022 update — and what to do when you spot one.

Feb 26, 20267 min read
Growth

BMI for Children: Why It Is Read Differently Than Adult BMI

Why pediatric BMI uses age- and sex-specific percentiles instead of fixed cutoffs, and how to interpret the categories.

Feb 2, 20265 min read