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Baby on the Move – 5 Ways to Encourage Crawling
Babies become mobile pretty fast! Between 7-9 months old, babies will typically begin crawling, with many starting to walk around their first birthday. It’s important to stay close to baby...
Tips for Comforting a Fearful or Nervous Child
No parent wants to see their child upset, but sometimes it’s hard to know how to react when your child is nervous or afraid. Do you hug them? Do you...
How Can New Dads Bond with Baby?
In honor of Father’s Day, this year we wanted to share some information about a topic that isn’t always talked about: father and newborn bonding. Some moms start to bond...
How Can I Practice Baby Sign Language?
What is baby sign language? Baby sign language is the use of hand and body gestures to help babies communicate before they learn to speak. Is baby sign language the...
Getting Preschoolers to Share…How Do You Do It?
Taking turns can be difficult at first. Do you remember that cool red fire truck you never wanted to give up? Or the doll that was too special to part...
Fun Activities for Mother’s Day
There are lots of fun things to do on Mother's day with your little one that will make the day together more special. This day is all about mom, and...
Why Are Mirrors Good for Baby?
Want a toy that will keep your baby entertained and that is also good for their development? Put your wallet away, because you probably already have this in your home:...
Choosing an Eye Doctor for Your Child
Are you wondering when you should take your child to an eye doctor for their first visit? Choosing the right eye doctor for kids can be a challenge - here...
Importance of Eye Contact
Baby’s vision development is very important and even affects their other senses. Throughout the first year, baby will be looking at you a ton, so be sure to look at...
What Is a “Lovey?”
Whether it’s a stuffed animal, doll, or blanket, many children will become attached to certain objects. Sometimes these objects are called “loveys”, transitional objects, or comfort objects. Loveys can serve...
How Kids Learn to Play: 6 Stages of Play Development
Play is all about having fun! Any activity, organized or unstructured, your child finds fun and enjoyable is considered play. But play is much more than just a fun activity...
When Will My Baby Smile?
Is there a better sight than a happy, smiling baby? We think not! Wondering "when will my baby smile"? Typically, babies start smiling between 6 and 12 weeks, but you...
What is W-Sitting?
Does your child W-Sit? W-sitting is when a child sits on their bottom with their knees bent and feet positioned outside of their hips. If you’re standing above your child,...
Why is Play Important
When your child plays, they learn about them self and their surroundings. Play is important as it teaches them how to coordinate their body movements, talk with friends, apply rules,...
What You Need to Know About Screen Time for Kids
You’re sitting in a restaurant enjoying dinner when your child becomes fussy. Rather than make a scene, you hand over your phone, turn on a YouTube video, and before you...
What is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist?
“Occupational therapy? But my child doesn’t have a job!” Just as occupational therapy helps adults perform better at their jobs, a pediatric occupational therapist helps children succeed in important areas...
Why Toddlers Hit and What to Do About It
Why do kids hit? Many parents have asked themselves this question and the answer isn’t always an easy one. Hitting doesn’t mean your child is mean or a bully. Sometimes...
What is Baby-Wearing?
What is Baby-Wearing? Baby-wearing simply means carrying your baby with a wrap or device that leaves your hands and arms free. Baby-wearing in different positions can help prevent your infant...
What is a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist?
Let me guess…they help with speech and language? Yes, but they do so much more! So, what exactly is a pediatric speech language pathologist? Pediatric speech-language pathologists work to help...
Developmental Coordination Disorder and Sensory Processing Issues in Children
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a common diagnosis for children with motor skill and sensory processing difficulties in the absence of other conditions and learning issues. This disorder affects 5-6...