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Parents’ Guide Video Series
New parents experience a lot of firsts with their baby! It can be overwhelming at times… Not to worry; Pathways.org is here to help! We try to make all this information a little easier to find and understand. Our Parents’ Guide video series is designed specifically for busy parents, so each video is about a … Continued
Conferences
Pathways.org Medical Roundtable and expert staff present at workshops and conferences across the United States in the pediatric therapy and maternal and child health fields. Explore this section for a look at our published abstracts, research posters, and exhibits. Parents’ Knowledge and Perception about Child Development: Evidence from a Practice-Based Survey Summary: This poster is … Continued
Meeting Milestones – How to Help Baby Visually Track Objects
Help baby meet their three month sensory milestone of visually tracking an object side to side while lying on their back. Use red, black, and white colored objects to keep baby engaged to help baby develop the ability to focus because colors are bold enough for baby to see. Touch a soft toy to baby’s … Continued
Screenings
What is a screening? A screening is used to determine if pediatric physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy is needed. A therapist observes your child in various positions and completing activities to determine if a comprehensive evaluation is needed. Screenings last 15-20 minutes and are offered for free at many pediatric therapy clinics. If you are in … Continued
Terms of Use
Pathways.org is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity that promotes early detection and early intervention for children with sensory, communication, and motor delays. Pathways.org is celebrating over 30 years of assuring the best for all babies’ development. Pathways.org is uniquely dedicated to increasing knowledge about the gift of early detection and the benefit of early … Continued
Baby’s First Year Milestone Guide
A helpful guide to keep track of your baby’s development. Baby’s First Year Milestone Guide helps you keep track of your child’s progress throughout their first year of life. Our guide includes: Motor, sensory, communication, and feeding milestones (with pictures) to help you track your baby’s progress 300+ verified tips, activities, and more to help … Continued
How Sand Play Can Help Your Child’s Development
Playing in the sand can be a great opportunity for children to have unstructured play time. Whether shaped into castles, dug, dripped, sifted, or buried, sand play can take many different forms, thus offering endless opportunities for fun and learning! Allowing your child to play in the sand by themselves and with others helps them … Continued
Activities for Baby Using Everyday Household Items
A huge part of baby’s development is learning through play. Helping baby’s development does not require playing with expensive or complex toys. Here are some activities for baby to help them meet milestones. Everyday objects can be used to entertain baby and build their motor, sensory and communication skills. Using items with a variety of … Continued
Act Like An Animal, 13 Moves to Help Your Child’s Gross Motor Development
Bring the zoo to you! No, we don’t mean you should adopt dozens of wild animals. Instead you can use animals to practice gross motor skills at home. This is great for little ones to use their imaginations and pretend to be animals they have seen in books or even at the zoo. These activities … Continued
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is made up of recognized and respected leaders in the business and civic community. Their dedicated counsel provides guidance, insight, and accountability as we strive to assure the best for all babies’ development. Chair Shirley Welsh Ryan Shirley Welsh Ryan’s work to advance the young brain’s innovative capacity to learn movement, … Continued
4 to 6 Month Baby – Motor Milestones to Look For
The 4-6 months motor milestones video provides parents and caregivers 6 examples of motor milestones baby should reach by 6 months old. Each video clip shows how baby should be moving and what parents and caregivers should watch for. By 6 months, baby is becoming stronger. They can support them self while sitting to look … Continued
Privacy Policy
PRIVACY POLICY Thank you for visiting www.pathways.org, www.pathwaysawareness.org, www.pathwayscenter.org, www.inclusioninworship.org, or www.team-w.org. Pathways Foundation (“Pathways.org”), which includes Pathways Awareness, Pathways Center, Pathways Inclusion in Worship, and TEAM W respects the privacy of online visitors and donors. This Privacy Policy explains our collection and treatment of any personal information you may provide to us through this … Continued
What Chores Are Right For My Child?
Chores. Kids don’t like them, and parents use them to get some extra help around the house. But don’t worry parents; you’re actually helping with your child’s development. Parents some times are confused about choosing age-appropriate chores for kids. Kids can start taking on household chores and small tasks as early as two years old. … Continued
0 to 3 Month Baby Communication Milestones to Look For
See the 6 different communication milestones baby should be reaching by 3 months. Each milestone has a clip so you can see and hear the different communication milestones for baby. See more milestones, videos, and tips for your 0-3 month old. As always, all of our content is validated with American Academy of Pediatrics findings … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Understanding Baby’s Smile
What is baby’s smile trying to tell you? Watch to learn what their smile can mean, and how to encourage more baby smiles—and eventually giggling! To get baby to smile even more, here are some ideas for playing with your newborn. Want to watch more videos about related topics? Click the buttons below! This video … Continued
Parents’ Guide to the Side Lying Position
Have you tried the side lying position for your baby? All it takes is a light touch to get them there, and it can have great benefits for their development! Watch to learn more about the side lying position. Want to watch more videos about related topics? Click the buttons below! This video is … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Mirrors With Baby
Mirrors are more than fun toys for baby—they can also help them learn! Watch to see how baby can play with mirrors to practice motor and sensory skills! A great time to play with mirrors? During Tummy Time! Use a mirror to help keep your baby entertained and having fun during Tummy Time. Want to … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Letting Baby Play with Food
Play with food is—good for baby? Yes! Watch to learn how playing with food can help baby’s sensory development. Read more about playing with food in the blog post Playing With Your Food…and Senses. Want to watch more videos about related topics? Click the buttons below! This video is a part of our Parents’ Guide … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Baby’s Vision Development
You spend a lot of time looking at baby—but how well can baby see you? Baby vision development starts in the first 7 months of life. Watch the video to learn more! Read more about baby’s vision and all of their senses on our sensory integration page. Don’t forget to check out our 7-9 month … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Baby’s Hearing and Listening Development
From birth, baby is also hearing your voice and learning to listen to certain sounds. Learn more about the hearing and listening skills they’ll develop in their first year. Read more about hearing and the other senses on our Sensory page. Want to watch more videos about related topics? Click the buttons below! This … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Baby’s First Steps
Baby’s first steps are a huge milestone! Watch to learn more about how to encourage your little one to walk on their own. Read more about baby’s first steps in our blog post, From Baby’s First Steps to Walking on Their Own. Want to watch more videos about related topics? Click the buttons below! … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Baby Sign Language
How can you communicate with your little one before they can talk? Through baby sign language! Baby sign language has become a common way to communicate and reduce frustration. By using simple signs and practicing signing often, you will be able to open up the lines of communication before they even say their first word. … Continued
Parents’ Guide to 7 Tips to Make Diaper Changes Easier
If your baby isn’t a fan of diaper changes, we have 7 tips to make them fun and easy! Watch our video to see these tips in action. Read more in our blog post, My Baby Hates Diaper Changes. Want to watch more videos about related topics? Click the buttons below! This video … Continued
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions We know that parents and caregivers can often have a lot of questions about their child’s development. Below is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs). Every question is clickable and will take you to a page with more detail. If you have a FAQ or concern not on this list, please … Continued
Fun Activities for Mother’s Day
There are lots of fun things to do on Mother’s day with your little one that will make the day together more special. This day is all about mom, and your child is excited to spend the day with you, so make the most of it! Try a new craft, game, or family activity. You … Continued