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Activities that Encourage Baby’s Math Skills Before Their First Birthday
What do you think when you hear the word “math”? You may think of multiplication tables, fractions, or percentages. Or maybe you think of studying for a test, or learning...
Baby Language Development: How Rhyming and Singing Help Baby Learn
From the moment baby is born, they are learning. Their brain is constantly expanding and making new neural connections, and they’re learning so much about this new world around them....
10 Valentine’s Day Crafts and Activities for Babies and Kids!
Make the most of this Valentine’s Day with these 10 fun activities for babies and kids! Happy Valentine’s Day! Celebrate this fun holiday with Valentine’s Day crafts that engage senses,...
6 Baby Reflexes to Know
What do you think of when you hear the word “reflex”? You may think of the knee jerk test at the doctor’s office when they hit your knee and it...
Skin-to-Skin Contact: Why It’s Good for Babies
Have you heard of skin-to-skin contact? Many new and expecting parents may have seen this before, where baby is placed on a parent’s bare chest so the parent’s skin and...
States of Newborn Alertness: When is the Best Time to Play with Baby?
Playtime with a newborn baby is so beneficial in the early months! It helps them learn communication, exercise motor skills, sharpen their senses, and so much more. But you’ve probably...
Why Your Donation Matters: Delivering FREE Resources to Help All Children Reach Their Full Potential
Maybe you are a parent to a baby, and you found Pathways.org because you wanted an accurate and trusted way to track your baby’s milestones. Maybe you’re a pediatric healthcare...
How Can I Make the Most of Screen Time for Babies and Children?
If you’ve ever looked up a question about screen time for babies and children, you know there is a lot of information out there. You may want to use video...
How to Make Sure Baby’s Changing Table is Safe
Changing tables are a handy place to dress and diaper baby in the early months! However, they are on a high surface, which means extra safety considerations need to be...
Baby Crib Safety: Tips Every Parent Should Know
While safety is important throughout the house, baby’s room is a place where safety is especially important! One place where baby will spend a lot of time completely alone is...
Is Baby Going Through Sleep Regression? What It Is and How To Help
Sleep regression could make getting your baby on a good sleep schedule a challenge. Many parents know how much time, work and patience it takes to get baby to sleep....
Why Baby Wakes Up So Much In the First Few Months of Life
Being a new parent is exciting, rewarding, and, of course, challenging. Adjusting to newborn sleep patterns can be one of the hardest things for new parents; dealing with baby’s sleep...
Tips to Help Baby Crawl if They Haven’t Yet!
Crawling is a motor milestone many parents look forward to! It is a great way for baby to start moving on their own. There are so many benefits to crawling,...
Is My Child Stuttering? Understanding Speech Issues in Young Children
Does it ever feel like your child is having trouble getting a sentence out, or repeating sounds within certain words? Or do you notice that it seems like they can’t...
Is Your Child Having Trouble Speaking? What’s Typical and When To Get Help
As your child goes from baby to toddler and even older, they learn to talk and it’s so exciting to hear what they have to say! They can begin to...
Why Do Toddlers have Temper Tantrums and What Do They Mean?
Oh, temper tantrums. Every parent dreads them, but they are bound to happen! Temper tantrums are a common part of childhood, and they can come on quickly and unexpectedly. They...
How to Handle a Temper Tantrum and How to Prevent Them
No one likes a temper tantrum! Temper tantrums can be very difficult for parents and any caregivers to deal with. When your child is angry, you may feel angry too!...
What To Look For in Baby’s Stroller At Every Age
If you want to take your baby out and about, a stroller is going to make that much easier in the early years of life! Baby strollers can help your...
Stroller Safety Tips Every Parent Needs Know
Let’s go for a stroll! A stroller can help baby get out and about in the world before they can walk, or when they can only walk a short distance....
How to Help Baby Develop Their Senses of Taste & Smell? Try These Activities!
Baby uses their 8 senses every single day! Many senses continue to develop and change even after we are born. Here we’ll learn more about the taste (gustatory) and smell...