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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

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

Parents’ Guide to Baby’s Sleep

Sleep is so important for baby’s development. Watch this video to learn how much sleep your little one should be getting, and how to make sure they have the best sleep possible. Still want to learn more about baby’s sleep? Visit these posts! ABCs of Safe Sleep How to Help Baby Sleep Through the Night … Continued

Parents’ Guide to the Importance of Reading

Reading is such an important part of their development—even if your child is too young to read on their own! Watch to learn the benefits of shared story time on their communication development. There’s so much more to learn about reading! Visit these posts to find out how reading can help your child. How Books … Continued

Parents’ Guide to Preparing for Well-Baby Visits

If you’re a new or expecting parent, you’ll become very familiar with baby’s routine well-baby visits. These are check-ins with their healthcare provider to make sure their development is on track, and to answer any questions you may have. So how can you prepare for these visits? Watch to learn our best practices! Check out … Continued

Parents’ Guide to Routines for Kids

Why are routines so important? They do more than organize your day—they actually help your child develop their executive function skills. Executive function skills are important life sills to help with daily behaviors, such as solving problems, making decisions, and following directions. Watch to learn more about the benefits of routines, and the best practices … Continued

Communication Development Activities for 10-12 Month Old Babies

Are there communication games or activities that you can play with a 10-12 month old to help develop their communication skills? Yes! Check out these fun communication activities to help with 1 year old speech milestones! Language development at 12 months is an exciting time! At this age, you will see baby producing 1-2 words … Continued

Communication Development Activities for 7-9 Month Old Babies

Are there communication games or activities that you can play with a 7-9 month old to help develop their communication skills? Yes! Check out these fun communication activities to help with 7-9 month old communication skills. At 7-9 months, you will see baby producing various sounds and recognizing their name. Use these tips to help … Continued

Communication Development Activities for 4-6 Month Old Babies

Are there communication games or activities that you can play with a 4-6 month old to help develop their communication skills? Yes! Check out these fun communication activities to help with 4-6 month old language development. At 4-6 months, you will see baby babbling and laughing. Use these tips to help develop baby’s skills: Read … Continued

Communication Development Activities for 0-3 Month Old Babies

Are there communication games or activities that you can play with a 0-3 month old to help develop their communication skills? Yes! Check out these fun newborn communication activities. At 0-3 months, you will see baby cooing and smiling. Use these tips to help develop baby’s communication skills: Talk to baby using a high pitch, … Continued

Parents’ Guide to Sibling Play

There are so many fun games to play with siblings, but how can you get siblings playing together in the first place? Watch to learn about the benefits of playing together, as well as ways to encourage sibling play. To learn more about sibling play in our blog post, including suggested activities and fun games … Continued

Communication Development Tip: Serve and Return

Have you heard of a communication tip called “serve and return”? Even if you haven’t, serve and return is a simple technique you may already be doing! Serve and return is an important exercise that impacts brain development. Here’s how it works: Baby does something (this is the “serve”) You respond (This is the “return”) … Continued

Parents’ Guide to Baby’s Sense of Smell

Smell is one of baby’s strongest senses—and begins developing before they’re born! As an infant, a strong sense of smell helps with the development of the other senses. Smell also helps baby learn about people and places—they may recognize you by your scent! Learn more about baby’s sense of smell is our blog post, Why … Continued

Sensory Development Activities for 10-12 Month Old Babies

Activities for your 10-12 month old to promote their sensory development: Touch – introduce new textures through food, toys and clothes Hearing – describe you actions as you dress, feed, and bathe baby Smell & Taste – put baby in a highchair while you’re cooking Vision – point out objects while you talk Movement – … Continued

Sensory Development Activities for 7-9 Month Old Babies

Activities for your 7-9 month old to promote their sensory development: Touch – give different textured toys to play with Hearing – read picture books to help baby connect words to images Smell – provide baby with a new smell to see if they like it Taste – introduce new foods gradually and watch for … Continued

Sensory Development Activities for 4-6 Month Old Babies

Activities for your 4-6 month old to promote their sensory development: Touch – provide a variety of textured toys and surfaces Hearing – talk to baby frequently and narrate your day Smell – make positive connections between scents and experiences Taste – when baby is ready for purees, try a new food Vision – incorporate … Continued

Sensory Development Activities for 0-3 Month Old Babies

Activities for your 0-3 month old to promote their sensory development: Touch – give skin to skin contact Hearing – talk in silly voices Smell – use different scented, baby-safe lotions Vision – use high contrast toys, e.g. black, white, or red bold patterns Movement – carry and play with baby in different positions Body … Continued

Tummy Time Abilities at 6 Months

Parents know Tummy Time helps baby build muscles and skills to meet their future motor milestones. But how do you know baby is making progress during Tummy Time at 6 months? Use these abilities to ensure baby is continuing to develop though Tummy Time. Tummy Time abilities at 6 months and older: Tummy Time becomes … Continued

Tummy Time Abilities at 5 Months

Monitoring a baby’s progress during Tummy Time at 5 months involves recognizing specific developmental milestones and engaging in activities that support their continued growth. At this stage, infants typically begin to demonstrate increased strength and coordination, offering caregivers tangible signs of advancement. Tummy Time abilities at 5 months are marked by the baby’s ability to … Continued

Tummy Time at 4 Months

Ensuring that a baby continues to thrive during Tummy Time is a vital aspect of their developmental journey, particularly at the four-month mark when newfound abilities begin to emerge. At this stage, a baby is expected to lift their head a remarkable 90 degrees, maintaining a centered position with growing neck strength. Equally impressive, the … Continued

Tummy Time Abilities at 3 Months

How do you know baby is making progress during Tummy Time at 3 months? Use these abilities to ensure baby is continuing to develop though Tummy Time. Tummy Time abilities at 3 Months: Begins to put weight on arms, but elbows are behind their shoulders (at a 45 degree angle) Gains head control and is … Continued

Tummy Time at 2 Months

Ensuring your baby engages in Tummy Time at the 2-month mark is crucial for their overall development. At this stage, the goal is for your baby to spend at least one minute in Tummy Time several times a day without becoming upset, all while maintaining a happy disposition. It’s recommended to prioritize floor time for … Continued

Tummy Time at 1 Month

What age do you start Tummy Time? Right away! Tummy Time can begin as soon as baby gets home from the hospital. Many parents hear Tummy Time is important and know doing tummy time at 1 month helps baby build muscles and skills to meet their future motor milestones. But when baby is doing Tummy … Continued

Tummy Time for 2 Week Old Baby

What age do you start Tummy Time? Right away! Tummy Time for a 2 week old baby should be incorporated into a daily routine to help develop core muscles. Starting Tummy Time right away is recommended for optimal development. Even at just two weeks old, incorporating Tummy Time into the daily routine helps in building … Continued

Parents’ Guide to Screen Time for Kids

How much screen time should your kids be getting? While screens seem to be everywhere, and can play a important part in your child’s education and play time, there should be limits. Watch this video to learn about recommendations for screen time for kids, and how screen time can help with bonding Read more about … Continued