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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
How to Use Books to Boost Vocabulary and Communication Skills
Caregivers can boost kids vocabulary through books by doing more than simply reading the written story to their children. Playing with books is a great way to increase communication with kids, spark their imagination, and get them to use their critical thinking skills. Next time you pull out a book try one of the below … Continued
Benefits of Family Meals for Kids
Why do family meals matter? There’s nothing quite like sharing a meal as a family. In today’s busy world of schoolwork, soccer practice, and music lessons it can be tempting to let family meals slide. However, as few as one to two family dinners a week can: Strengthen family bonds Improve communication and interpersonal skills … Continued
4 Screen-Free Indoor Activities
When the weather outside is not cooperating, keep kiddos busy with these four indoor activities! 1. Build a Fort Gather as many pillows and blankets as you can to make a fort in your basement or living room. Find objects in your house that can support the weight of blankets, such as chairs, couches, or … Continued
6 Car Games: How to Turn Car Rides into Playtime
Is car time turning into screen time for your kiddos? It doesn’t have to. In fact, you can use this valuable time to teach them about the world around them by playing car games. Turn even the shortest car rides into fun and educational experiences with these car games. Do you have a baby too? … Continued
Make the Most of Playtime! The Do’s and Don’ts
Play time for kids is such an important part of childhood! Playtime for kids helps them learn new things while building social skills, developing creative thinking, and learning about their interests and talents. Because life is so busy, these “Do’s” and “Don’ts” will help your family make the most of playtime! Do Let Your … Continued
Make Teeth Brushing Fun with 6 Easy Tips
Whether it’s the shock of cold water hitting their teeth, the smell or taste of the toothpaste, or the idea that brushing their teeth is something they “have to” do, we may never know why children try to avoid brushing their teeth. What we do know, however, is many children Just. Don’t. Like. Brushing. Their. … Continued
5 Ways To Help Baby Learn and Grow This Year
New Year, Same Cute Baby! The new year encourages people to look towards the future. At Pathways.org we have many tools to help you learn more about child development, important milestones by age, and fun activities you and your child can do together to achieve those goals. Help baby learn new skills and abilities using … Continued
6 Tips for Your First Holiday Season with Baby
The holidays are an exciting excuse to spend time with family and loved ones. Your relatives will be especially excited to spend time with one of the newest members of the family, your baby! Here are some tips to prepare for baby’s first holiday: Ask Ahead If you’re unsure about the setup, ask ahead. This … Continued
Simple Sensory Activities for Baby
Are you looking for fun sensory activities for babies to add to their daily routine? Maybe even some that might excite baby’s senses? Try these ways to engage in sensory play! Many simple activities can go a long way towards developing baby’s 7 senses. Try these activities to work on baby’s sensory development. These are … Continued
Activities to Celebrate the New Year’s Eve With Kids
How is it that the New Year is almost here? If it snuck up on you too, you may be looking for New Year’s Eve activities do to with the kids. The New Year is not just a time for adults to celebrate! There are plenty of family-friendly activities that kids can participate in. Since … Continued
5 Tips for Better Playdates
Aren’t playdates great? No matter if you’re the child playing or the adults watching, they’re fun for all. A playdate gives your children an opportunity to make new friends but also allows you to talk with other grown-ups. This is a great way for your child to not only develop relationships with other children, but … Continued
Screen Free Activities for When Kids Are Bored
No time for TV! Nasty weather can sometimes keep kids stuck inside. Being cooped up inside can be frustrating for kids and parents. Often children spend more time using screens like TV and tablets than they normally would because of their limited play options. But rainy day activities don’t need to be a bummer! When … Continued
How Kids Can Help in the Kitchen
What’s one thing that brings people together? Food! And getting kids involved in the kitchen is a great bonding exercise, plus the entire family can participate! Cooking and baking can also help development in early childhood and even for your baby! Getting kids involved in the kitchen and which skills cooking with you can develop. … Continued
7-9 Meses Lista de Comprobación de Hitos Alimentación
En la silla alta, sostiene la botella y bebe de ella Empieza a comer comida de puré y comidas que se puede puré Disfruta juguetes mordibles que puede darle masajes a las encías doloridas e hinchadas durante la dentición Permanece lleno más tiempo después de comer Empieza a buscar objetos y tratar de alcanzarlos, tales … Continued
7-9 Meses Lista de Comprobación de Hitos Comunicación
Imita sonidos Aumenta la variedad de sonidos y combinaciones de sílabas al balbucear Participa en comunicacón en dos sentidos Reconoce el sonido de su nombre Mira los objetos familiares y a las personas cuando se dicen sus nombres Sigue algunos comandos rutinarios acompañados de gestos Muestra reconocimiento de palabras comúnmente usadas Hace gestos simples, p.ej. … Continued
7-9 Meses Lista de Comprobación de Hitos Sensorial
Explora y examina un objeto con ambas manos y con la boca Gira varias páginas de un libro de cartón a la vez Experimenta con la cantidad de fuerza necesaria para recoger distintos objetos Se centra en objetos cercanos y lejanos Investiga formas, tamaños y texturas de los juguetes y su entorno Observa el entorno … Continued
7-9 Meses Lista de Comprobación de Hitos Motor
Se sienta sin apoyo Se sienta y alcanza los juguestes sin caerse Pasa de estar de espaldas o de estómago a sentarse Empieza a mover usando movimientos alterno de brazos y piernas, p.ej. gatear Se levanta su caebza y se empuja con los codos durante el tiempo boca abajo Mueve la cabeza para rastrear visualmente … Continued
Using Tummy Time to Meet Milestones
Do you ever wonder why Tummy Time is so important? How does it help baby to meet developmental milestones? I mean, you probably don’t remember doing Tummy Time as a baby, if you even did it at all! And many of you didn’t, because many babies just slept on their tummies until 1992, when the … Continued
4-6 Meses Lista de Comprobación de Hitos Comunicación
Empieza a usar sonidos consonantes al balbucear, como “da, da, da” Hace diversas clases de sonidos para expresar sentimientos Usa el balbuceo para llamar la atención Cuando hablan, escucha y respuesta Reacciona a los ruidos fuertes inesperados Presta atención a los juguetes que hacen sonidos Todos nuestros hitos están apoyados por hallazgos de la Academia … Continued
4-6 Meses Lista de Comprobación de Hitos Alimentación
Muestra interés en los alimentos Abre la boca al acercarse la cuchara Mueve los alimentos en puré del frente de la boca hacia la parte posterior Empieza a comer cereales y alimentos en puré Todos nuestros hitos están apoyados por hallazgos de la Academia Estadounidense de Pediatría. Utilice esta lista de verificación para seguir el … Continued
4-6 Meses Lista de Comprobación de Hitos Sensorial
Utiliza ambas manos para explorar juguetes Generalmente está alegre cuando no tiene hambre o está cansado Se lleva las manos y objetos a la boca Se puede calmar meciéndolo, tocándolo y con sonidos suaves No se irita con sonidos que pasan todos los días Disfruta de diversos movimientos Todos nuestros hitos están apoyados por hallazgos … Continued
4-6 Meses Lista de Comprobación de Hitos Motor
Trata de alcanzar cerca de un juguete al estar sobre el estómago Mientras está acostado boca arriba, estira ambas manos para jugar con sus pies Mientras está acostado boca arriba, pasa un juguete de una mano a otra Usa las manos para apoyarse al sentarse Rueda de la espalda al estómago y al estómago al … Continued
0-3 Meses Lista de Comprobación de Hitos Motor
Mientras está acostado boca abajo, se levanta con los brazos Mientras está acostado boca abajo, levanta la cabeza y la sostiene Capaz de abrir el puño cerrado Puede llevarse las manos a la boca Mueve las piernas y los brazos levantándolos de la superficie cuando se emociona Todos nuestros hitos están apoyados por hallazgos de … Continued
0-3 Meses Lista de Comprobación de Hitos Sensorial
Mientras está acostado boca arriba, sigue visualmente un juguete que se mueve de un lado al otro Mientras está acostado boca arriba, trata de alcanzar una sonaja sostenida sobre su pecho Mientras está acostado boca arriba, mantiene la cabez en medio para ver caras o juguetes Se puede calmar meciéndolo, tocándolo y con sonidos suaves … Continued