In the years since Dr. Spock's eclipse, child-rearing advice has splintered further along lines of specific problems, developmental stages, philosophies and even political ideologies.
Chloe, now 6, was diagnosed at birth with Williams Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder characterized by severe colic and vomiting in infancy, heart problems, developmental delays and other challenges.
Through a Counsyl test, she found out both her and her husband were carriers for Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome, which put their potential children at risk of heart problems, developmental delays and cleft palate.
Young children experiencing homelessness are at great risk for mental health problems, developmental delays, and traumatic stress, all correlated with later physical and emotional/behavioral problems.
Some researchers have found in rodents evidence of reproductive problems, developmental harm, cancer, and neurological problems, whereas others have not (ScienceNOW, 16 April).
Most foster kids have some combination of chronic medical problems, developmental delays and emotional disturbance.
Babies born too soon are at higher risk for breathing and feeding problems, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, and more.
I knew very little about Down syndrome, but what I did know made me incredibly sad -- medical problems, developmental delays, ridicule from children, shunning by adults.
Lead causes biological and neurological damage linked to brain damage, learning disabilities, behavioral problems, developmental delays, academic failure, juvenile delinquency, high blood pressure and death.
Zika has been shown to cause a range of birth defects when pregnant women are infected, including vision and hearing problems, developmental delays and microcephaly or small head size, a sign that the brain had not developed properly.
