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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 limit the amount of time your baby spends in car seats, jumpers, baby swings, and other types of equipment. There are some situations that make … Continued

Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders

A toddler’s food preferences can be very unpredictable. Identify picky eaters vs problem feeders through these telltale signs. What is a picky eater? Eats at least one food from most texture groups e.g crunchy, chewy, mushy, but may not like a variety of food in each group Can manage new food on their plate and … Continued

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 suggestions on fun outdoor activities for kids. While At Home: Turn Your Backyard Into an Outdoor Play Area – Set up a mini Frisbee or soccer … Continued

St. Patrick’s Day Ideas for Kids

Here are some ideas for kid friendly St. Patrick’s Day activity ideas to encourage creativity and practice fine motor skills. Holiday activities give your little one something to look forward to after school and during weekends. Read below to gather information on crafts for St. Patrick’s Day. These are great St. Patrick’s Day activity ideas … Continued

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 being bilingual. Here are answers to common questions about raising a child who speaks more than one language: Will raising my child in a bilingual … Continued

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 ready for solid foods? Here are a few signs your baby is ready for solid foods: Able to hold their head up when sitting Shows … Continued

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 ideas for kids: Create a Sensory Bin Be creative in designing a Valentine’s Day themed sensory bin. This activity can help your child build vocabulary skills … Continued

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 suspect your child might have a developmental delay it is important that your child is evaluated to see if they would benefit from early therapy … Continued

11 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 and reading early in life. Here Are Eleven Tips to Make Story Time Fun For You and Your Little One: You Don’t Have to Follow … Continued

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 a goal, prioritizing tasks, controlling impulses and focusing our attention. Doctors can explain to parents that children are born with the potential to gain these … Continued

Have You Started Tummy Time Yet?

Newborn Development Through Tummy Time 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 reaches their milestones and grows up to be a healthy and happy child. Read to learn how to help with … Continued

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 has increased in recent years1. In 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics expanded its recommendations to promote safe sleep for infants. However, a recent study … Continued

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 substantiates the therapeutic potential of infant-directed singing, particularly for at-risk mother/infant pairs, emphasizing its positive impact on enhancing parent-infant relationships. The findings suggest that incorporating singing into interactions between at-risk mothers and infants may offer therapeutic benefits, contributing to … Continued

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 with recorded music or no music therapy, authors conclude that live music therapy is associated with a reduced heart rate and a deeper sleep 30 … Continued

Research: General Impact of Music Therapy for Premature Infants

Haslbeck F. Music Therapy with preterm infants – Theoretical approach and first practical experience. Music Therapy Today, 2004;5(4): 1-16. This thesis discusses the impact of music therapy for preemies and why they need it due to the continuous over-stimulation they receive in NICU. The environment causes stress, disturbs sleep and rest periods so that preemies lack … Continued

Cerebral Palsy Research Registry

The Cerebral Palsy Research Registry (CPRR) stands as a collaborative and expansive initiative, uniting the efforts of various institutions with the shared goal of advancing our understanding of cerebral palsy. Rooted in a commitment to making a meaningful impact, the CPRR brings together both families and researchers, recognizing the collective potential to transform the lives … Continued

Research: Language Development in Typically Developing Infants and Children

Fagan MK. Mean length of utterance before words and grammar: longitudinal trends and developmental implications of infant vocalizations. J Child Lang. 2009; 36(3): 495-527. In this study, researchers measured developmental changes in various types of infant utterances, and found that changes occur in predictable ways with regards to both age and language milestones. Results led to new … Continued

Communication Delays: Common Misconceptions

Popular misconceptions regarding communication delays in boys, bilingual children, and younger siblings may prevent these groups from getting the help they need. All children who show early warning signs of a delay should immediately be referred for a developmental screening by a speech-language pathologist. Developmental screenings are typically free and last approximately 15 minutes. Early … Continued

Detecting Early Motor Delays at Well-Baby Visits

In the past 25 years, the number of children with early motor delays has dramatically increased. The American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Disabilities estimates that as many as 400,000 children are at risk for an early motor delay[1]. Suggested reasons for this sharp increase are varied and include: a rise in multiple and premature … Continued

Introducing Solid Food

Parents often rely on their child’s healthcare provider for information and support regarding infant feeding practices and nutrition. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends introducing solid food to an infant’s diet around 6 months of age.1 However, the results of a 2013 survey, which included 1,334 new mothers, indicated that 40 percent of respondents introduced … Continued