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How Your Child Can Benefit From Having a Pet
Pets are such an important (and adorable!) part of our lives. They come in many shapes and sizes—dogs, cats, hamsters, birds, or any other cute companion—but no matter the type...
What to Expect From Baby’s Hearing Tests
Before baby comes home from the hospital, they will receive a hearing test (also called a hearing screening). This test helps to see if baby is having any issues with...
Healthy Eating Starts Young! Try Building These Habits With Children
We all know healthy eating is important, but let’s be honest—getting children to eat nutritious foods can sometimes be challenging! Sometimes parents feel frustrated or guilty if their child pushes...
What Does Crawling Look Like? It Might Not Be What You Think!
Crawling is an important and exciting motor milestone! It’s when baby starts to move independently and explore their environment for the first time. Crawling usually only lasts a few months,...
The Best Toys for Outdoor Play
Sunshine, is that you? Believe it or not, it’s almost time for spring! The warming weather means it’s a great time for outdoor play with your little one! Outdoor play...
Is Baby Not Meeting Their Milestones? What To Do Next
Have you noticed baby is having trouble reaching a certain milestone? Or does it feel like something isn’t quite right with your child’s development? All parents have concerns at some...
What To Do If Baby Has a Fear of Strangers
Hello, baby! From aunts and uncles to friends and neighbors, baby is constantly meeting new people. Meeting people is a great way to work on baby’s social skills. While meeting...
How to Help Babies and Toddlers When They Fall
When baby is learning how to move around, it is common (and expected) for them to lose their balance. This can be so scary when it happens! It’s important to...
All The Ways Crawling Helps Baby’s Development
There is no doubt crawling is great for baby’s gross motor skills! It is a motor milestone, and an important and exciting step in baby’s independence. Crawling helps develop muscles...
Baby’s Babbles: What is Babbling and When Will It Start?
By the time baby is 4-6 months, it might seem like they have a lot to say—but you can’t understand any of it! The sound baby makes before they say...
Encourage Your Baby to Talk By Narrating Your Day
There’s nothing more fun than when baby starts to talk! You get to see their face light up as they say their first words, or figure out how to tell...
Tips to Help Parents Adjust to Baby’s Changes
Baby is constantly developing! Every few months (or even every few weeks!) comes with changes. For many parents, these developments are exciting—and exhausting. First, you’re trying to understand what baby...
Do Twins Reach Developmental Milestones At The Same Time?
Double the babies, double the fun! When you have twins, it’s natural to compare how they do things. You compare what they like to eat, how they play, and how...
It’s Play Time! The Best Toys For Baby’s First Year
Play looks different at every age, especially in baby’s first year. Even simple actions, like talking to baby, count as play activities in the early months of their life! Play...
Which Toys Are Best For Toddlers?
As baby gets older, their skills are developing! By the time they turn 1 they’re crawling, possibly walking, and even starting to say words. These skills all develop with the...
Utensils and High Chairs: When is Baby Ready?
As baby begins to eat more solids, you may have some questions about high chairs and utensils. So when is baby ready for these things? Find out more! Using a...
How to Keep Baby Safe During Bath Time
Splish-splash, it’s bath time! The bath can be a great place to play, work on sensory and motor skills, and even learn about the importance of staying clean! It can...
Bath Time Routines to Help Parents and Baby
Bath time is essential for baby! It keeps them healthy, clean, and can even help with teaching them independence as they get older. But let’s be honest—bathing can also be...
How Can I Help My Toddler Learn New Words?
This is a guest blog post written by Stephanie Tuthill, M.A., CCC-SLP, and Becky Chamberlain M.S., CCC-SLP. It is so exciting when baby starts to talk! Your toddler is developmentally...
Take a Stand! How to Help Baby Stand on Their Own
Everyone talks about baby’s first steps—but what about baby’s first stand? It may not be a motor skill with quite as much celebration, but hey, it’s still a pretty big...