Your child with Down syndrome is 33 months old and you are preparing to transition from Birth-to-Three services into an early childhood program at your local school. When researching an early childhood program, it is important to think about what your child should achieve by the end of the program. 
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Gross motor skills are the abilities to move the large muscles in the body; such as the arms, legs, feet and torso. Every child develops at a different rate, and there are different milestones of gross motor development. Some of those developmental milestones for children are crawling, walking and soon 
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Summer vacation is a wonderfully relaxing time for children and parents alike. It provides a break from the daily school schedule and more time to play outside, unwind and take a family vacation. But, much like many good things, summer vacation has to come to an end and the transition 
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As your preschooler approaches Kindergarten, you will need to find an elementary school that best fits the needs of your child and your family. Many, many factors will go into your decision—where should you start? First, remember that you know your child best. Think about writing an imaginary letter to 
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Miracle on Canal Street is Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s signature community program that raises funds for children’s charities and Penfield is a 2014 beneficiary. Penfield was chosen by Milwaukee Radio Group which features 102.9 THE HOG (WHQG), 96.5 WKLH – Milwaukee’s Classic Rock, WJMR Jammin’ 98.3 and WNRG ENERGY 106.9.  
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Crawling is your baby’s first opportunity to move around independently and get ready to walk. Watch the following video to learn what you can do to help prepare your baby for crawling and stay safe while doing it. Related video on early childhood development: When Should My Baby Sit up? 
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Though summertime means spending more time outside, barbequing and catching some sunrays, we must all remember to stay safe. Here are a few helpful tips to help teach your children about backyard safety: Hot off the Grill Teach your children that the grill is HOT and establish a safety zone 
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Chronic illness is undoubtedly on the rise. Almost everyone seems to know someone suffering from disease within their circle of family and friends. The current outlook is bleak. Global cases of cancer are anticipated to rise by half – growing from 14 million in 2012 to 21.6 million cases by 
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