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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 activities to improve gross motor skills this winter! Make A Hopscotch Path You and your little ones may be used to drawing your hopscotch pattern with chalk, but … Continued
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 is unavoidable. And going out into the cold, snow, and wind with a young child can add an extra layer of challenge. However, with the … Continued
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 season is here! To get in the spirit, we’ve got some fun winter crafts ideas to help your little one get involved in the festivities … Continued
How Scaffolding Helps Build Executive Function Skills
Do you talk to parents about executive function? Many parents are not familiar with this term. Executive function skills set acts as a coordination center in the brain and depends on three main functions: working memory, mental flexibility, and inhibition control. 1These crucial skills are needed to perform daily tasks, such as prioritizing, controlling impulses, … Continued
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 list to cooking a meal with your purchases – touches on important skills your child needs to develop. Follow the Rules Grocery shopping teaches kids … Continued
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 out that perfectly shaped pumpkin to carve. You’ll come home, set it down on some newspaper and scoop out the goop. But then what? Most … Continued
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 to learn. So how do you help young children understand that it’s okay if things don’t always go as planned? Teaching them ways to accept … Continued
10-12 Meses Lista de Comprobación de Hitos Alimentación
Come solo con los dedos Come una creciente variedad de alimentos Empieza a usar una taza abierta Listo para probar verduras cocinadas hasta estar suaves, frutas, y aperitivos (plántanos cortados en cubitos, pasta cocida) Puede estar listo para comenzar a comer sin ayuda Encanta variedades de olores y sabores Todos nuestros hitos están apoyados por … Continued
10-12 Meses Lista de Comprobación de Hitos Comunicación
Usa “mama” o “dada” dándoles significado Imita sonidos del habla El balbuceo tiene sonidos y ritmos del habla Responde a “no” Responde a instrucciones simples, p.ej. “ven aqui” Presta atención a donde usted esté mirando y señalando Produce largas cadenas de balbuceo en la comunicacaión social Dice una o dos palabras Comienza a usar movimientos … Continued
10-12 Meses Lista de Comprobación de Hitos Sensorial
Disfruta escuchar canciones Explora los juguetes con las manos, dedos y boca Se aleja o acerca gateando de los objetos que ve en la distancia Todos nuestros hitos están apoyados por hallazgos de la Academia Estadounidense de Pediatría. Utilice esta lista de verificación para seguir el desarrollo de su hijo. Si observa que su hijo … Continued
10-12 Meses Lista de Comprobación de Hitos Motor
Suelta objetos en un recipiente de boca amplia Usa el dedo pulgar y el dedo índice para recoger objetos pequeños Se para solo y da varios pasos independientes Tira de sí mismo para pararse y camina apoyado en los muebles Mueve solamente en varias posiciones para explorar el entorno para encontrar los juguetes que desea … Continued
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 older kids develop a habit of chewing. This isn’t chewing a favorite food or little snack, but rather inedible objects (clothing, pens, toys) that comfort … Continued
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, increase confidence, and help reduce anxiety. The American Academy of Pediatrics even recommends at least 60 minutes of physical activity (e.g. biking, hiking, dancing, rollerblading) … Continued
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 kids eat their veggies are a part of their kids’ diets every day. We hope you’ll try some of these real life solutions during your next meal or snack time! This mom of … Continued
5 Tips for Running Errands with Kids
Running errands is very different when kids are involved! Taking your child with to you to run errands can be a bit challenging. From taking extra time getting them ready to leave the house to managing distractions in the store, shopping with little ones can add more stress to your trip. Next time you’re running … Continued
Baby Milestone Videos
Want to See Examples of Baby’s Developmental Milestones? Welcoming a baby into the world brings a mix of excitement and challenges for parents. Watching your little one achieve developmental milestones is a special part of this journey. Instead of just reading about these milestones, watch these baby milestone videos featuring real babies in their own … Continued
Research: Benefit of Early Detection and Early Intervention
Bailey DB Jr, Hebbeler K, Spiker D, Scarborough A, Mallik S, Nelson L. Thirty-six-month outcomes for families of children who have disabilities and participated in early intervention. Pediatrics. 2005; 116(6): 1346-52. This study assessed family outcomes at the end of early intervention (near the child’s third birthday). Results suggest that early intervention provides important supports for families … Continued
How to Make Ice Cream at Home
Is anything better than ice cream on a warm summer day? We don’t think so.. And good news, it’s actually pretty easy to make your own ice cream. Try this recipe out and help your kids learn too! Follow this simple recipe to make homemade ice cream in a bag! This activity is as tasty … Continued
7 Tips for a Sensory Friendly 4th of July
Spending time outside, parades, barbeques, fireworks. Doesn’t that remind you of a perfect 4th of July? Well for some kids, the 4th of July means being overly hot, crowds of people, feeling overwhelmed, and loud noises… That’s a lot for your senses to take in. Use these tips to make the holiday a little less … Continued
How to Encourage Kids to be Physically Active
Did you know that the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that children be active for sixty minutes every day? Kids need at least that much time to let loose and unwind from school or planned activities. Encourage kids to be physically active can help to stimulate their senses, and build muscle strength and endurance. … Continued
Get Kids Excited to Become Big Brothers and Big Sisters
Helping the youngest members of the family prepare for the arrival of a new baby is very important. After all, your child is about to become a big brother or big sister – that’s a new responsibility and a huge change for them! Even though they’ll always be your little boy or girl, they won’t … Continued
Tortícolis y La Importancia de Mantener al Bebé Boca Abajo: Conozca a Jonathan
Mire el viaje de Jonathan a través de terapia física temprana para ayudar a mejorar su tortícolis. Se confía a Pathways.org para asegurar lo mejor para el desarrollo físico de todos los niños. One boy’s story of early physical therapy to help improve his torticollis.
8 Questions to Ask When Picking Your Child’s Summer Camp
Parents looking to sign their kids up for summer camp literally have hundreds of options to choose from. Remember camp isn’t for everyone and that’s okay. If you feel your child is ready for a summer camp experience, keep these questions in mind while registering! What Do You Need in a Camp? It’s important to … Continued
Baby-Proofing: 14 Tips for Your Home
Your little one is movin’ and cruisin’! So what’s next? That’s right, baby proofing! Now the challenge is making sure your house is ready for your toddler’s new explorations. Follow our room-by-room tips to help protect baby from touching, grabbing, and exploring the everyday items they will now be fascinated by! It’s helpful for parents … Continued
Mindfulness to Improve Children’s Wellbeing
As more children adopt demanding schedules with increased academic work loads and an abundance of extracurricular activities, some react by showing signs of increased stress and anxiety.1 Our academic system has accelerated so children are now expected to complete school work previously given to children in higher grade levels. Early education has become less play … Continued