
Heather Ross
Writer at Baltimore's Child
Articles
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3 weeks ago |
baltimoreschild.com | Heather Ross
While there are no signs of a real zombie apocalypse on the horizon, one viral illness is seemingly back from the dead. Measles, which was officially eliminated from the United States in the year 2000, has made waves with outbreaks across 30 states this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s part of a recent resurgence that saw 285 cases in the U.S. in 2024.
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2 months ago |
baltimoreschild.com | Heather Ross
What if one minute spent playing a game in the pediatrician’s waiting room could help more children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) access earlier intervention and support? Researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Nottingham Trent University (NTU)—an award-winning, high-performing university in the United Kingdom—have developed a new tool called the Computerized Assessment of Motor Imitation (CAMI) that may make that possible.
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Mar 14, 2025 |
baltimoreschild.com | Heather Ross
Pi Day, which takes place every year on March 14, celebrates the mathematical constant, Pi, or 3.14…Some of our favorite ways to celebrate include Pi memorization contests, talking about Pi, making crafts and, of course, eating pie! Beyond just enjoying a tasty dessert, making your own pie is a great opportunity to get creative, spend time with family and explore math through baking. In honor of National Pi Day, here is the recipe for Great-Grandma Ruby Ross’ Lemon Icebox Pie.
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Jan 14, 2025 |
baltimoreschild.com | Heather Ross
What to Know About Trust & Misconceptions When it Comes to Vaccinating Your ChildDuring the 2023-2024 school year, vaccination among kindergartners in the United States decreased for all reported vaccines compared to the year before, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But the decrease in coverage goes far beyond COVID-19, applying to diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (DTaP) and old-school woes like measles, mumpsand rubella. By Nov.
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Jan 14, 2025 |
baltimoreschild.com | Heather Ross
It’s date night. You need to travel for work. Your friends from college are in town. Maybe you just need to get out. Whatever the reason, it’s time to find a babysitter. When choosing a babysitter, it’s important to pick someone who can meet your No. 1 goal as a parent: keeping your child safe. A professional babysitter will have a background check, extensive training and experience.
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