Augmentative and Alternative Forms of Communication

Pathways.org produces content (like the article below) for health publications and newsletters that discuss issues related to children’s development. Our content features information for healthcare professionals on talking to families, recognizing...

Tips for Traveling with Baby

Traveling with baby can be a little more complicated than before your bundle arrived. There is more planning involved and certainly more things to bring along. When taking a trip,...

Fun Things to Do with Dad 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...

Helping Your Child Retain Learning Over Summer Vacation

Summer vacation provides time for your child to relax and have some fun. However, it's important to help make sure what they learned over the previous year isn't forgotten. Reviewing...

What are Augmentative and Alternative Communication?

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Infant Equipment

What is infant equipment? Infant equipment are devices that hold your baby during playtime, activities, and during transportation. How much time should my baby spend in infant equipment? You should...

Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders

A toddler’s food preferences can be very unpredictable and many go through a picky eating phase. What can I do about picky eating?  Limit snacks and try serving meals at...

Outdoor Activities for Kids

Spring is here (or almost here depending on where you live)! As the weather becomes warmer take advantage of the nice weather with some fun family activities. Read below for...

St. Patrick’s Day Ideas for Kids

Here are some ideas for kid friendly St. Patrick’s Day crafts to encourage creativity and practice fine motor skills. Holiday activities give your little one something to look forward to...

4 Common Questions about Raising Bilingual Children

There are many misconceptions about raising children who speak more than one language (bilingual). Although parents may at first have concerns about teaching their children multiple languages, there are many benefits of...

When to Start Baby on Solid Foods

When should I start my baby on solid foods? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends starting babies on solid food around 6 months old. What are signs my baby is...

Valentine’s Day Ideas for Kids

Sensory activities are a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with kids, because they add new variations to familiar games and craft projects. Check out these simple Valentine’s Day activities...

What is Early Intervention?

Do you have a concern about your child’s growth or development? Could you complete one of these statements with your concern: “my baby isn’t…” or “my baby doesn’t...” If you...

7 Ideas to Make Story Time Fun

Reading is a great activity for mom and dad to do with their children regardless of their age. It can help boost language development while inspiring a love of books...

Children’s Executive Function Skills

Executive function is a mental process that allows us to understand our past experiences with present action. As you know, the brain uses this skill to guide behavior toward accomplishing...

Have You Started Tummy Time Yet?

Did you recently bring a new baby home from the hospital? As a parent to a newborn, you’ll want to do everything you can to make sure your little one...

Promoting Safer Sleep

While the incidence of SIDS has decreased since the launch of the Back to Sleep campaign in 1992, the number of infant deaths resulting from accidental suffocation, asphyxia, and entrapment...

Research: Application of Music Therapy to Enhance Parent-Infant Relationship

De l’Etoile SK. Infant-directed singing: a theory for clinical intervention. Music Therapy Perspectives.2006; 24:22–29. This literature review supports the idea that infant-directed singing may have therapeutic value for at-risk mother/infant pairs....

Research: Effectiveness of Music Therapy to Maintain/Improve Premature Infants’ Health

Arnon S, Shapsa A, Forman L, Regev R, Bauer S, Litmanovitz L. Live music is beneficial to preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit environment. Birth. 2006; 33: 131–136. Compared...