I'm a Mom and a Child Psychologist: This Is the Behavior I Actually Worry About

In a recent Parents magazine article, Dr. Jaclyn Shlisky offers advice on what you should and should not worry about when it comes to your children.

Here’s an excerpt from the article:

DON'T WORRY ABOUT IF THEY'RE MEETING THEIR MILESTONES

Children meet developmental milestones when they are ready. There are ranges of what is considered appropriate and what may be considered delayed. My colleague Jaclyn Shlisky, Psy.D., mom of Piper, 4, and Harlow, 2, told me that she constantly sees parents comparing their children to others. Her advice: Stop! "Each child learns and grows at his or her own pace," Dr. Shlisky says. "Focus more on how your children make progress by comparing them to themselves-if they are progressing each day, each week, each month, that's what really matters. Every day try to find a small win."

You can read the full article on the Parents website.