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5 Tips for Better Playdates

Aren’t playdates great? No matter if you’re the child playing or the adults watching, they’re fun for all. A playdate gives your children an opportunity to make new friends but...

How Kids Can Help in the Kitchen

What’s one thing that brings people together? Food! And getting kids involved in the kitchen is a great bonding exercise, plus the entire family can participate! Cooking and baking can...

Sun Safety: Protecting Your Child

That time of year is finally here! The sun is shining and spending time outdoors seems like the norm. Read this blog to learn about sun safety for kids. There...

Playgrounds: Much More than Jungle Gyms

We absolutely love summer here at Pathways.org because it means we can finally get outside to play! It’s warmer outside, the days are longer, the sky shines brighter… who couldn’t...

3 Common Myths About Playtime for Kids

Remember what it was like to play all the time? You could be a doctor, or a teacher, or cowboy, or anything you wanted to be. Play allows your child’s...

4th of July Safety Tips for Kids

Before you fire up the grill, light up a sparkler, launch a firework, or settle in to watch your hometown’s Independence Day parade, make sure you talk to your children...

How to Make Bath Time a Sensory Experience

Rub a dub-dub: sensory fun in the tub! Bath time is a regular part of your child’s routine that sometimes may not be as enjoyable as you would like. But...

Tips for Bringing Kids to Restaurants

Family meals are important. Sometimes these meals include bringing kids to restaurants. But dining out with your little one can be tricky! We recently ran a Feeding Tips Contest and...

Differences between Maternal and Paternal Book Reading to Children

Reading aloud helps children expand their vocabularies while also building their ability to think, analyze, and ask questions. It can also inspire a love of reading and learning for life....

How Moms and Dads Reading Styles Each Help Baby

It’s a great idea to make reading aloud part of your family’s daily routine. But did you know that parents' reading styles are different in some ways? Moms’ Typical Reading...

Easy Daily Activities to Help Baby Reach Milestones

Did you know the average toddler takes 14,000 steps per day? That adds up to more than 2.5 miles your little one is walking! These numbers might seem surprising, but...

5 Tips for Sensory Friendly Haircuts

Haircuts for kids can be difficult to manage. There are many new sounds, sensations, feelings, and smells that might make children feel uneasy. Children might feel uncomfortable with all the...

What is Animal Assisted Therapy?

What is Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)? Animal assisted therapy (AAT) is a form of therapy that uses animals in treatment to improve social, cognitive, motor, and emotional functioning. It can...

Why Food Allergies are Becoming More Common

It seems like we hear about a new food allergy or food intolerance every day. Nut allergies and other serious allergic conditions were once rare and infrequently diagnosed. Now they...

How to Help Make Halloween Easier for Children with Sensory Issues

Halloween can be a fun time of year for children. They get to dress up, eat candy, and carve pumpkins! But for a child with a sensory issue these experiences...

Importance of Play in Children’s Development

The importance of play in children’s development cannot be overstated because it provides time and space for children to explore and gain skills needed for adult life. Children’s playtime has...

How to Help Turn Your Picky Eaters Into Veggie Lovers

When dealing with the combination of feeding problems, food allergies, and picky eaters, it can be tough to get kids to eat anything at all, and you might often wonder...

Fun Things to Do on Father’s Day

June means the start of warm weather and school vacations, the opening of lakes and swimming pools, and of course Father’s Day. This year, celebrate the father figures in your...

Summer Vacation Safety

It’s the time of year your child has been anticipating for months - summer vacation! Why not have fun outdoors with friends and family? Here are some summer vacation safety...

Augmentative and Alternative Communication For Kids

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is a form of communication used instead of or along with talking. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) helps children who have difficulties hearing and/or speaking....