Growth and Development

As a partner in your child’s health care, we want to help you understand your child’s growth and development. Learn more about how a child interacts with the world and the importance of those interactions.

Growth and Development Features

The Magic of Play
Here's why imagination is so important and what you can do to foster these magic years.

Sleep Problems in Teens
Does your teenager have a hard time falling asleep at night or waking up in the morning? Is he or she sleepy during the day? Find out if this behavior is just a normal part of adolescence, or if something else is to blame.

Is it a Medical Emergency
Should you head straight for the emergency room when your child is hurt? Different problems require different levels of care, and you have many options.

FamilyWise with Dr. Ramey

Read Dr. Ramey's latest columns about helping families to be happy and healthy.

Kohl's A Minute for Kids

Pediatric health and safety information

Partners in Prevention

Learn more about our prevention programs

Stay Connected

Upcoming Events

A fun-filled event that features a morning mimosa social hour, silent auction, raffles, bake sale, champagne luncheon and live dollar auction.

TWIG 24 Heart and Hand Luncheon

Autism education sessions are designed to provide up to date information to parents of children affected by autism spectrum disorders.

Autism Education Session

Is your child riding safely? Get your child's car seat checked at one of Dayton Children's monthly car seat checks. Seats checked by appointment only. Call the Family Resource Center at 937-641-3700 for more information or to make an appointment.

Car Seat Safety Check