Author: Aimee Ketchum

Dr. Aimee Ketchum is a pediatric occupational therapist and has been working in pediatrics for 20 years. Ketchum works in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at UPMC Pinnacle Hospital and lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with her husband and two daughters. Ketchum is also the owner/operator of Aimee’s Babies LLC, a child development company.

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How to Help Your Children Avoid Math Anxiety

October 18, 2019

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Teaching Kindness to Your Child

October 11, 2019

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Family Conversation Starters for Mealtimes

September 13, 2019

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Tips for Parenting in the Digital Age

September 11, 2019

Cute little girl sitting on the couch using a digital tablet.

Screen Time for Kids: When to Say No

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Understanding Structured Play vs Unstructured Play

Mother Training Her Son to Use the Potty

Physical and Emotional Readiness Signs for Potty Training

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When do Babies Start Talking?

Baby boy with plagiocephaly wearing a helmet.

What You Need to Know about Plagiocephaly (Flat Head Syndrome)

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