Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave and move (crawling, walking, etc.). This segment will look at key developmental milestones, how to support a child's healthy physical development and why early intervention is important when delays in development are detected.
5.18.09
Developmental Milestones: Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave and move. Dr. Michelle Terry from Seattle Children's Hospital discusses those milestones and what parents should look for.
5.19.09
Keeping Kids Safe While Giving them Freedom to Grow: It's normal for children grow, learn and explore. Getting hurt sometimes comes with the territory. Dr. Brian Johnston, Chief of Pediatrics at Harborview Medical Center, shares ways to keep your children safe while still allowing them freedom to explore and develop.
5.20.09
Childhood Obesity/Nutrition/Physical Activity: Childhood obesity is a national epidemic - and Washington state is no exception. About 30 percent of kids are overweight, but health care experts are learning new ways to tackle the problem.
5.21.09
Oral Health: Some Seattle youngsters are learning more than just their ABC's at school. They're also learning their D's for "dental care." KING 5's Cam Johnson takes a look at the effort to prevent tooth decay so children can focus on learning instead of tooth pain.
5.22.09
Disorders, Disabilities and Delays: When it comes to children, there's no one definition of normal. There are, however, certain warning signs that tell you your child may be experiencing some developmental delays which may require a specialist. KING 5's Joyce Taylor talks with Cheryl Buettemeier from Boyer Children's Clinic and Jennifer Sherley, director of speech, language and literacy with the Hearing, Speech and Deafness Center.
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