Description

Life with a toddler or preschooler is both fun and challenging. These young children experience huge mental, social, and emotional changes. They have a lot of energy and enthusiasm for exploring and learning about their world and becoming independent. Developing independence can be especially challenging for children with spina bifida. Parents should start helping their child develop independence early in childhood. This article from the Division of Human Development and Disabilities at the CDC offers some helpful advice to help parents.

Website Link

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/spinabifida/toddler.html

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