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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 chat so your baby can visit with their grandparents, or your little one may be asking to watch a certain show. For today’s parent, this … Continued

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 made! No matter how closely you keep an eye on baby, it’s important that they have these safety features on your changing table. How long … Continued

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 their crib. That means it’s important for their crib to be a totally safe environment for them. Learn more about what’s recommended to keep baby’s … Continued

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. When they finally get on a good sleep schedule, it feels like a huge victory—and a huge relief! It can be really difficult when your … Continued

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 schedule—or a lack of sleep schedule can be one of the first challenges of early parenthood! It is hard to know how long or how … Continued

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, beyond just motor development (although that is a great benefit!). Crawling also promotes sensory development, executive function, feeding and play. It also encourages bilateral coordination, … Continued

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 get a word out at all? You may observe this in your little one and wonder: is my child stuttering? Don’t worry! Their are certain … Continued

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 tell you more about their thoughts, what they like to do, and what they’re experiencing every day. But as some children learn to talk more … Continued

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 can also get quite loud! Temper tantrums are a typical part of growing up. Learn more on toddler temper tantrums and what your child might … Continued

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! Or you may wonder if you can (or even should) comfort them when they have a tantrum. Believe it or not, there are tried and … Continued

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 little one get out in the world before they can walk, or when they can only walk a short distance. It also keeps them safely … Continued

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. Strollers can also provide a place for baby to take a break or get some shade on a sunny day. There are so many uses … Continued

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 (olfactory) senses, and how you can help baby develop these very important senses. What are the olfactory and gustatory senses? Olfactory is the sense of … Continued

Simple and Easy Games For Babies To Help Develop Their Sense of Hearing

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 hearing (auditory) sense, and how you can help baby develop their sense of hearing. What is the hearing sense and how do we use it? The hearing sense allows … Continued

Simple and Easy Games For Babies To Help Develop Their Sense of Vision

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 vision sense, and how you can help baby develop this very important sense. What is the vision sense and how do we use it? The vision sense brings awareness … Continued

Activities to Help Babies and Toddlers Develop Their Sense of Touch

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 touch (tactile) sense, and how you can help baby develop this very important sense. What is the touch sense? The touch sense gives us information from our skin. When … Continued

Why Tummy Time is Important for Baby’s Head and Neck Strength

Tummy Time is one of the best exercises for baby! We often think of Tummy Time as helping strengthen baby’s core, because we are focusing on their “tummy” part of Tummy Time. But did you know it also has benefits for baby’s head and neck muscles? Here are some of the benefits for baby’s head … Continued

Is it Feeding Time? Learn Baby’s Hunger Cues

Feeding baby is crucial to their development! But how often should baby be fed? And if baby can’t tell you that they’re hungry, how do you know they want to feed? You may have heard from a healthcare provider that baby should feed whenever they seem hungry (this is called responsive feeding). Even though baby … Continued

First Time Parent? Here’s A List of What to Get For Baby’s Development

You’re expecting your first baby—how exciting! In the next few months, you’ll plan for baby’s arrival. There’s a lot to do—but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of some items first time parents should consider getting to help support and encourage baby’s development. You can also check out What Every First Time … Continued

When and Why Baby Should Play on the Floor

If you’ve checked out our Tummy Time page or Baby Games, you probably notice a lot of it is on the floor! That’s because floor time is so beneficial for baby, especially in the very early months of life. In the early months of life, spending time on the floor to play, including Tummy Time, … Continued

When Can My Child Use Scissors?

Sometimes when we think of motor skills, we think of gross motor skills, which involve the larger muscle groups of the body. But fine motor skills are so important for children to develop as well! They help with writing, holding utensils, picking small things up and child’s scissors use. One useful fine motor skill children … Continued

How Can You Prepare for a Nanny?

There are many reasons that children may need a nanny or other caregiver. When parents work, go on a trip, or something unexpected comes up, a nanny can watch and take care of them. They can make sure children don’t have too many interruptions to their life and have all their needs met, without their … Continued

Two-Word Phrases: What Are They and When Will Baby Use Them?

What was baby’s first word? Whether it was “mama,” “dada,” or something else, the first word is a memorable moment for baby! Baby usually says their first word around their first birthday. From the ages of 12 to 24 months, baby will start saying more and understanding more! As their vocabulary grows, they’ll also reach … Continued

How Pretend Play Helps Your Child’s Developing Brain

Do you remember playing as a child, and feeling like the possibilities were endless? Like you could become anyone, or do anything during playtime—all it took was a little imagination? If so, you were doing something called pretend play, which can be so beneficial for all children! While all types of play help children learn … Continued

When Will Baby Start Squatting?

First comes walking, then comes squatting! Once baby has started walking, they will begin to develop strength and balance while moving, and before long, they will begin to squat. Squatting to pick up a toy is a 13-18 month milestone, which helps develop baby’s motor, sensory, and play skills. Learn more about squatting! When will … Continued