Concerned about your child’s development?

Harvard – Claire McCarthy, MD

When you are a new parent, it’s hard not to compare your child to other children and worry: are they developing normally?

It doesn’t help that social media is full of proud parents — and that there are plenty of books and trending apps that purport to say exactly when a child should do each new thing, from smiling to rolling over to taking their first step. It’s almost impossible not to wonder: is my child behind?

It’s certainly important to keep an eye on your child’s development. But as you do, here are some things to remember.

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