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How Playing in Nature Helps Your Child’s Development
“It’s a beautiful day, get outside and enjoy it!”. How many times have you heard this throughout your life? Probably a lot! It’s a part of human nature to enjoy the great outdoors (when the weather is to our liking, of course). But did you know being outside can have actual benefits for your child’s … Continued
Why is Baby Crying? Here Are the Top 5 Reasons
As much as we wish baby could always be smiling and giggling, it is a fact of early life babies will cry—a lot. They will usually cry on a daily basis, and especially in their first few months of life. As a newborn, crying is a way of communicating with you about their basic needs. … Continued
Milestone Checklist
Check off your child’s milestones as they reach them, to know more about your baby’s development! What’s Inside? Our developmental milestone checklist is sorted by age and four topics: motor, sensory, communication, and feeding Track milestones up to their third birthday This makes it easy to find and track the most important child development information!
What is the Vestibular Sense? Understanding the “Balance” Sense
At every age, senses help with more than just seeing, smelling, tasting, feeling, and hearing. Senses play an important role in everything from staying balanced, to riding a bike, to knowing when we’re hungry and thirsty. Here we’ll dive into the vestibular sense, also known as the balance sense. Learn more about all the senses … Continued
What is Proprioception? Understanding the “Body Awareness” Sense
At every age, senses help with more than just seeing, smelling, tasting, feeling, and hearing. Senses play an important role in everything from staying balanced, to riding a bike, to knowing when we’re hungry and thirsty. Here we’ll dive into a sense called proprioception, also known as the body awareness sense. Learn more about all … Continued
What is the Interoception Sense? Understanding the “Internal” Sense
At every age, senses help with more than just seeing, smelling, tasting, feeling, and hearing. Senses play an important role in everything from staying balanced, to riding a bike, to knowing when we’re hungry and thirsty. Here we’ll dive into a sense called interoception, also known as the internal body sense. Learn more about all … Continued
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Parents’ Guide to Baby’s Core
Baby’s core strength is key to their development! Their core strength powers their gross motor skills. Baby’s core can be strengthened from birth through Tummy Time. You can also keep baby active with our Baby Games. Watch to learn more about baby’s core! Want to watch more videos about related topics? Click the buttons below! … Continued
Parents’ Guide to the Importance of Motor Skills
For children of all ages, motor skills are an important part of development. They help us explore independently and learn about the world around us. Here are some ways to strengthen motor skills at any age: Do Tummy Time Play Baby Games Explore these 80+ activities and crafts that will help with fine and gross … Continued
Parents’ Guide to How to Swaddle Baby
Baby’s sleep is so important for their development. In their first few months, baby may like to be swaddled to help calm and comfort them as they prepare to sleep. Swaddling can be tricky, so we show parents make a snug and safe swaddle for their little one. Watch to learn more about the benefits … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Limiting Kids’ Screen Time
It may seem like screens are the main way to play these days, but there are so many benefits to activities that don’t require screens! When you child takes part in screen-free activities, they can help to develop their sensory, play, communication, social-emotional, and motor skills. Looking for some screen-free activity inspiration? Check out some … Continued
Parents’ Guide to the Importance of Baby Reaching Hands to Feet
While it might seem like just a really cute way to play, baby reaching hands to feet is actually a really important milestone for parents! Do you notice when baby is on their back, they’re reaching for their feet? Known sometimes as “finding their feet,” baby reaches hands to feet to get familiar with their … Continued
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids That Can Be Done At Home
Thanksgiving is known as the holiday when we gather around the table with family from near and far, express our gratitude, and eat a great meal. Even if celebrating at home, Thanksgiving can still be a memorable and special day, particularly for your little ones. So how can you still make this holiday one to … Continued
Games for Your 38 Week Old Baby | 7-9 Month Games
Tray Time: Place pureed foods, like applesauce or yogurt, on baby’s tray and encourage play with a spoon. Helps baby develop feeding skills. Textures and Temps: Allow baby to experiment with textures and temperatures. Textured toys, like teething rings or a wet washcloth that is close to frozen are fun for baby to experience. Helps … Continued
Games for Your 37 Week Old Baby | 7-9 Month Games
Story Time: Describe your actions throughout the day as you dress, feed, and bathe baby. Helps baby develop listening and communication skills. Music Time: Give a toy musical instrument to baby and show her how to use it. They will enjoy learning how to make different sounds. Try forming a family band and making music … Continued
Can Music Help with Infant’s Brain Development?
How Does Music Impact Baby’s Brain Development? Baby’s brain is constantly developing and making new neural connections. So many things around them can have a positive impact on their development—including, as some researchers believe, music! So, why is music so impactful? We know that music engages many regions of the brain at once. Music for … 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
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 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
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
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
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
Parents’ Guide to Encouraging Sleep
Sleep is important throughout our lives, but for babies and children it plays a vital role in their development. A full night’s sleep for your child can mean less stress, an easier time paying attention and learning, a stronger immune system, and a healthier weight. So how much sleep do they need? And what are … Continued
Childhood Books and How they Help Your Baby
Whether your child is reading or not quite yet, childhood books play an important role in their communication development and learning! Using books and telling stories helps with: Phonics: connecting written words to sounds and speaking Vocabulary: learning new words and ways to express themselves Fluency: being able to speak, read and understand a language … Continued