Tag Archives: child development

peeling paint on a house

Lead Poisoning: What You Need to Know About Lead and your Child’s Development

Did you know that 83% of all houses built before 1978 contain lead? And did you know that 69% of Summit County housing units were built before 1980? Why does this matter? It means your home could contain lead-based products and pose a hazard to your family if you don’t have all the facts. Lead is harmful to humans, especially young children whose brains and bodies are still developing. Find out how you can protect you child from lead exposure and some of the resources available to help support your family. Read More ›

Cute toddler stacking blocks at an Early Intervention home visit

3 Easy Tips to Learn Through Play

Babies grow and develop so much in the first few years of life. This development continues as babies become toddlers. Fortunately, it doesn’t take expensive toys to help your child progress. Better yet, you can help them learn though play using these easy tips from our Early Intervention experts. Read More ›

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