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Understanding How Your Baby’s Brain Develops

Just like their bodies, a child’s brain is constantly growing and developing! In fact, the first year is one of the busiest periods of baby brain development. The brain produces more than a million neural connections each second during this time as it develops rapidly. Neural connections are key to helping children learn and develop. … Continued

At-Home Halloween Activities to Make This Holiday Extra Fun!

Here are some Halloween activities for kids at home to help with your child’s development! Motor Activities Make a Halloween sock puppet: Using sock and art supplies such as paint, buttons, glitter and glue, make sock puppets of Halloween characters like jack-o-lanterns, Frankenstein, ghosts or witches! Crafts like this help with fine motor skills. Always … Continued

Games for Your 34 Week Old Baby | 7-9 Month Games

Monkey See, Monkey Do: Use a mirror to practice silly faces and sounds with baby, e.g. kissing faces. Use a variety of facial expressions while you talk. Be silly! Baby will laugh and respond by trying to imitate you. Helps baby to practice making new language sounds. Raining in the Bath: Punch holes in the … Continued

Understanding Neuroplasticity: How Your Child’s Brain Learns and Develops

You may have heard before that what your child learns as a baby creates the foundation for their future. You also may be wondering, how is that possible? If my baby or young child won’t be able to remember this time of their life, how will it “set the stage” for the years to come? … Continued

Games for Your 33 Week Old Baby | 7-9 Month Games

Toy Grasp Time: When baby is holding a toy in each hand, offer a third toy. Watch as baby figures out how to grasp the new toy without letting go of the other two. Helps baby develop fine motor skills and problem-solving skills. Baby Push-Ups: Encourage baby push-ups during Tummy Time by raising and lowering … Continued

Games for Your 32 Week Old Baby | 7-9 Month Games

Command Excitement: Give baby a simple command like “roll the ball”. Show baby how excited you are if they do it by smiling and clapping. Helps baby learn to follow directions. Swinging: If baby can sit up and hold up head with no problem, try pushing them gently on a swing at a park! Be … Continued

How to Burp A Baby—and Why They Need to Burp

Burping baby is a common part of baby’s daily routine. But you might wonder, what causes the need for baby to burp, and more importantly, how to burp a baby properly. Burping is caused by the swallowing of air. The most efficient way for the air to be released is through the mouth, but many … Continued

Games for Your 31 Week Old Baby | 7-9 Month Games

Creeping and Crawling: Baby may be rocking back and forth on tummy towards items of interest. Encourage movement by placing toys around baby where they must move to reach them. Helps baby learn to crawl. Sitting Up to Play: Since baby can sit independently, sit on the floor and roll a ball to baby. Encourage … Continued

Parents’ Guide to How Playing Outside Helps Development

Is there anything better than spending a beautiful day outside? When you and your child play outside, they get more than just fresh air; they get to explore a brand new environment, hear new sounds, see new sights, and interact with new people! Watch to learn more about the benefits of playing outside. Looking for … Continued

How to Keep Grandparents and Children Connected From a Distance

There’s nothing quite like a child’s bond with their grandparents. They can be playmates, mentors, and someone who your child can go to for advice and reassurance. But staying in touch to keep those children and grandparents’ bond strong can sometimes be difficult. Here are some great and easy ways for your family to keep … Continued

Games for Your 30 Week Old Baby | 7-9 Month Games

It’s All in the Knees: Position baby to straddle your leg so their feet are flat on the floor and knees are bent. Gently push down on baby’s knees so they start to feel weight through their legs and feet. Helps baby practice sitting balance and get feet ready for standing. Wet Washcloth: Put a … Continued

Six Important Toy Safety Tips All Parents Should Know

Playtime is more fun with toys! At all ages, there are important toy safety tips to follow. Here are our top tips to keep your child safe while they play! Size is very important. Make sure that toys are not too small or too large for your child. Toys should be at least 1.25 inches … Continued

Games for Your 29 Week Old Baby | 7-9 Month Games

Shadow-Puppet Play: Use your hands to make shadow puppets for baby. Talk and sing as you move your fingers up and down while baby watches the talking shadow! Helps baby develop visual tracking skills. Baby’s First Teacher: You are your baby’s first teacher. Show them how to use toys in different ways, such as banging … Continued

Child Healthcare – How to Find The Right Healthcare Provider For Your Child

Choosing a healthcare provider for your child is important, and it can easily feel overwhelming. But have no fear! We’re here to walk you through the entire process, so you’ll get connected with the care your child needs and get answers to the questions you might have. Here are some tips on how to find … Continued

Games for Your 28 Week Old Baby | 7-9 Month Games

Moo and Baa: Use animal sounds when playing or reading to baby. Point out a picture of an animal then make the sound that animals make: “A cow goes moo,” “A sheep goes baa”.Helps baby learn to listen to different types of sounds. Name Game: Point to the different parts of your face and name … Continued

What to Expect At A Well Child Visit

Going to the doctor with your new baby may feel scary—but we’re here to help! Here’s what to expect at a well child visit (plus, a checklist of everything to bring along). What is an early well child visit? It’s early check-in with your baby’s pediatrician to make sure they are healthy and seeing all … Continued

Games for Your 27 Week Old Baby | 7-9 Month Games

Sign Language: Use hand movements along with associated words to teach baby to communicate with gestures. Even if baby can’t speak yet, they can learn how to sign they want more or are all done! Helps baby develop early communication skills. Blow More Raspberries: Try blowing raspberries again. This time, baby may blow raspberries and … Continued

Choosing the Perfect Game for Family Game Night

What better way to bring the family together than a family game night? Grab the kids, make some snacks, and get ready to play! Games are great for promoting many areas of development. They help children of all ages learn and problem solve, and encourage siblings to play together. They also help children learn about … Continued

Independent Play can Boost Confidence, Creativity, and So Much More

Play holds great importance for your child’s development—even when their playtime is on their own! Playing alone, an activity we call independent play, can be an important time for your child to explore and learn more about themselves. Independent play can help with: Creativity: Solo play means they need to come up with all the … Continued

How to Make Slime

*Making slime is recommended for ages 4 and older* Who doesn’t love slime? Slime is a great way for kids to engage in sensory play, get creative, and learn to follow directions. Here is how to make homemade slime with your little one! The DIY slime materials you will need: 8 oz. liquid glue 1 … Continued

Make a Splash with These Fun Swimming Pool Games for Kids

There are so many fun swimming pool games to play with kids! What are the developmental benefits of some summer favorites? Learn more about the motor, sensory, play, executive function, and communication benefits of these classic swimming pool games for kids. Remember, safety first! Even if your little swimmer has spent hours in the pool, … Continued

8 Fun Exercises with Baby

It’s so important to get baby moving—and to keep mom and dad moving, too! These exercises with baby can help you do both, simultaneously! Here are some great ways to “workout” together. Safety reminder: always make sure baby is safe while you do these exercises. Never use any items that could hurt them, like weights, … Continued

Does My Baby Dream? Understanding REM Sleep in Babies

While you watch your little one sleep, you may be wondering—is my baby dreaming? REM sleep in babies is when they dream most vividly. While we may not know what they’re dreaming about, the answer is yes! In fact, your baby is dreaming a lot more in their first few months of life than they … Continued

How to Help Your Child Sleep Better

Wondering how to help your child sleep better? Sleep is important for your child as they reach school age and need to have the energy and attention to tackle each day. From ages 2-12, they should get an average of around 10 hours a night. But bedtime can present challenges for children—an issue that’s common … Continued

How to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night

Sleep is important at every age, especially in the first year of life. In fact, baby should be asleep for at least half, and up to almost three-quarters of their first year. So, if your baby isn’t getting good, quality shut-eye, there may be some ways to help them with their sleep. If you are … Continued