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How to Keep Grandparents and Children Connected From a Distance
There’s nothing quite like a child’s bond with their grandparents. They can be playmates, mentors, and someone who your child can go to for advice and reassurance. But staying in touch to keep those children and grandparents’ bond strong can sometimes be difficult. Here are some great and easy ways for your family to keep … Continued
Six Important Toy Safety Tips All Parents Should Know
Playtime is more fun with toys! At all ages, there are important toy safety tips to follow. Here are our top tips to keep your child safe while they play! Size is very important. Make sure that toys are not too small or too large for your child. Toys should be at least 1.25 inches … Continued
Child Healthcare – How to Find The Right Healthcare Provider For Your Child
Choosing a healthcare provider for your child is important, and it can easily feel overwhelming. But have no fear! We’re here to walk you through the entire process, so you’ll get connected with the care your child needs and get answers to the questions you might have. Here are some tips on how to find … Continued
What to Expect At A Well Child Visit
Going to the doctor with your new baby may feel scary—but we’re here to help! Here’s what to expect at a well child visit (plus, a checklist of everything to bring along). What is an early well child visit? It’s early check-in with your baby’s pediatrician to make sure they are healthy and seeing all … Continued
Choosing the Perfect Game for Family Game Night
What better way to bring the family together than a family game night? Grab the kids, make some snacks, and get ready to play! Games are great for promoting many areas of development. They help children of all ages learn and problem solve, and encourage siblings to play together. They also help children learn about … Continued
Independent Play can Boost Confidence, Creativity, and So Much More
Play holds great importance for your child’s development—even when their playtime is on their own! Playing alone, an activity we call independent play, can be an important time for your child to explore and learn more about themselves. Independent play can help with: Creativity: Solo play means they need to come up with all the … 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
8 Fun Exercises with Baby
It’s so important to get baby moving—and to keep mom and dad moving, too! These exercises with baby can help you do both, simultaneously! Here are some great ways to “workout” together. Safety reminder: always make sure baby is safe while you do these exercises. Never use any items that could hurt them, like weights, … Continued
Does My Baby Dream? Understanding REM Sleep in Babies
While you watch your little one sleep, you may be wondering—is my baby dreaming? REM sleep in babies is when they dream most vividly. While we may not know what they’re dreaming about, the answer is yes! In fact, your baby is dreaming a lot more in their first few months of life than they … Continued
How to Help Your Child Sleep Better
Wondering how to help your child sleep better? Sleep is important for your child as they reach school age and need to have the energy and attention to tackle each day. From ages 2-12, they should get an average of around 10 hours a night. But bedtime can present challenges for children—an issue that’s common … Continued
How to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night
Sleep is important at every age, especially in the first year of life. In fact, baby should be asleep for at least half, and up to almost three-quarters of their first year. So, if your baby isn’t getting good, quality shut-eye, there may be some ways to help them with their sleep. If you are … Continued
Why is Sleep Important for Your Child’s Development?
Sleep is more than just sweet dreams—it is the foundation of healthy development throughout our lives, and especially for babies and children. So, how much sleep does your child need? In terms of quantity, children need a lot of sleep. In fact, most will spend 40% of their childhood asleep! By 7-9 months, baby should … 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
Sensory-Friendly Summer Activities Your Child Will Love
Summer fun for kids forms a lot of their core memories while growing up. But for those who experience sensory processing issues, the increased social activities and outdoor time can be challenging. That’s because certain environmental factors can be uncomfortable, irritating or confusing. These include loud sounds, social situations, and strong scents. There are more … Continued
130+ Fun Activities for Kids to do at Home
While your family may be spending a lot more time at home these days, your child can still stay energized and on track with their development through these fun activities for kids. Here are more than 130 fun games and activities to keep your little one busy! While some of these activities may be seasonal … Continued
How to Get Siblings Playing Together at Home
For those who have brothers or sisters, or have watched your children play with their siblings, you know sibling relationships are unlike any other! As a parent, you might think, how you can get siblings playing together at home. About 4 in 5 children grow up with at least one sibling, and most likely spend … Continued
From Baby’s First Steps to Walking on Their Own
Your Walking Questions, Answered Walking is an important marker of healthy development for your baby—and baby’s first steps are exciting for both parents and baby! Not only is it essential for physical development, but it gives your child independence and access to new environments. So let’s get moving! Here are some of your most common … Continued
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Sensory Activities!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! It’s a day of luck, leprechauns, and everything green. So why not celebrate through the senses? Did you know there are seven senses? Sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, vestibular (balance and movement), proprioception (body awareness) Learn more about them in the Parent’s Guide. Here are sensory experiences for each of the … Continued
5 Ways Cleaning Can Help Your Child’s Development
It’s spring, and for many that means time to clean! Cleaning habits, if developed early, will help your child to understand the importance of hygiene and sanitation. Cleaning doesn’t need to be an adults-only task; there can be many benefits to getting your child involved, too! So grab an extra set of supplies, and learn … Continued
Why Baby’s Sense of Smell is Important
What’s in a Scent? They say the nose knows. That couldn’t be truer for your newborn. Baby’s sense of smell is not just incredibly strong, but it helps them learn about people and places, and guides the development of their other senses. Their noses may be tiny (and adorable!), but they are quite powerful! Learn … Continued
Everything You Need to Know About Car Seat Safety
Car Seat Safety Tips That May Surprise You Many parents know the car seat safety basics, but there’s so much involved in making sure your child is riding safely. Rear-facing car seats are not just for infants The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends having children ride in a rear-facing car seat until they reach the … Continued
Super Delicious! Quick and Easy Purees Made With “Superfoods”
As your baby starts to eat more solids, you’re going to want to give them the most nutrient-packed foods possible; aka, superfoods for babies! Superfoods for babies are loaded with nutrients that promote development and are healthy and safe for kids. First, make sure that your baby is ready to start solids. Follow these best … Continued
Why You Should Encourage Crawling — and How To Do It
Crawling is an important step in your baby’s movement. It helps your child develop strength, stability and coordination skills by using muscles on both sides of the body. It promotes sensory development, as they can see and hear new things, as well as feel new surfaces on their hands and knees. Parents should encourage crawling … Continued
Swaddling Not Going Swell? Here are Some Alternatives.
Some babies enjoy swaddling, which is the practice of wrapping an infant in cloths to sleep, because it mimics pressure in utero. Swaddling is meant to calm babies and promote sleep, which directly impacts healthy development—but many babies struggle to get comfortable in a traditional swaddle. So, learning how to swaddle a baby is important … Continued
An Evening Routine Can Help in More Ways Than You Might Think
Many families practice morning routines, as they can help your family get up, get going, and get out the door on time. However, our evenings are often less structured—should your family consider ending the day with a routine, too? An evening routine can be a great way to help school-aged children gain independence, regulate energy … Continued