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Book Review: Retro Toddler

Retro Toddler: More Than 100 Old-School Activities to Boost Development   By Anne H. Zachry, PhD, OTR/L Published by the American Academy of Pediatrics Dr. Anne Zachry is an occupational therapist...

Stay Cool (and Safe!) in the Pool

What could be better than spending a long summer day splashing around in the pool with the kiddos?! Not much! To make sure you’re having tons of fun in the...

Sippy Cups: What You Should Know

Have you ever wondered… When should kids start using sippy cups? When should they stop? Should they even use sippy cups at all? There’s a lot of information and opinions...

What to Know About Toe Walking

Parents, find the answers to common questions about baby learning to walk here. Toe walking can be a commonly observed movement pattern that many young children display during their development,...

Develop Your Child’s Senses by Playing with Food

Who ever thought it would be good to tell your child to actually play with their food? But kids are curious, and a fun way to let them explore is...

Teething Tips For You and Your Child

You may have heard about the “Terrible Twos”, but what about Terrible Teething? Your little baby may be a little thrown off by those chompers coming in, but teething doesn’t...

How to Comfort a Crying Baby

During the first year of life, babies are communicating their needs through crying but it isn’t always the easiest to figure out what their different types of cries mean. Within...

Make a Snow Globe to Promote Fine Motor Skills

Make a Snow Globe, Make a Memory, The Perfect Winter Project to Promote Fine Motor Skills Snow globes are great winter decorations and bonus: they’re fun to create! Making them...

5 Ways to Make Going to the Dentist Fun!

We know going to the dentist is important, but even adults can be uncomfortable during their annual dental checkup. If you’re uneasy, imagine how worried your little one might feel....

Shopping? Do this to help babies and children.

Support Pathways.org this season through AmazonSmile. Before you start shopping, be sure to select Pathways Foundation as your preferred charity on smile.amazon.com. Simply click the link below to connect your...

Play in the Snow for Gross Motor Development

Use the snow for a fun, new way to practice gross motor skills. Winter months do not mean you are always stuck inside. Get moving with these gross motor activities...

Help Baby Brave the Cold with 3 Easy Tips

Brrrrr! Many people are starting to feel the winter weather creeping up on them. We all do our best to avoid the cold, but sometimes going outdoors in frigid temperatures...

Fun Winter Crafts For the Whole Family

The smell of hot chocolate is in the air, lights decorate the yards, and streets and you’re bundled up to go outside. This can only mean one thing: the holiday...

How Scaffolding Helps Build Executive Function Skills

Do you talk to parents about executive function? Many parents are not familiar with this term. The executive function (EF) skill set acts as a coordination center in the brain...

Make Your Next Grocery Store Trip a Learning Experience

The grocery store is the perfect place to help kids develop important skills like planning, time management, communication, and completing tasks. Every aspect of grocery shopping – from making a...

Pumpkin Sensory Bag

Fall is here and Halloween is fast approaching, which can only mean one thing. Pumpkins are popping up everywhere! You may have even gone to a pumpkin patch to pick...

Talking to Your Child About Winning and Losing

Life with all its ups and downs and everything in-between can sometimes feel like a roller coaster. Being able to deal with the ride is a skill that takes time...

Does Your Child Chew on Everything? 3 Common Questions Parents Ask

Why do kids chew? For babies, chewing is a typical sign they’re teething and young children (until around age 2) use their mouths to explore the world. But even some...

4 Exercise Benefits Other Than Fitness

The physical benefits of exercise go without saying, but did you know that physical activity provides kids with social and emotional benefits too? Through exercise, kids can build social skills,...

Real Ways Moms Get Kids to Eat Their Veggies

Ever wondered how moms really get their kids to eat their veggies? We asked several moms what they do to make sure veggies are a part of their kids’ diets...