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Develop Your Child’s Senses by Playing with Food

Who ever thought it would be good to tell your child to actually play with food? But kids are curious, and a fun way to let them explore is through play with food! But this isn’t just for fun. Playing with food can actually help your child develop their senses. Try these ideas to explore … Continued

Teething Tips For You and Your Child

You may have heard about the “Terrible Twos”, but what about Terrible Teething? Your little baby may be a little thrown off by those chompers coming in, but teething doesn’t have to be terrible. Once you know what to expect, there are a few ways you can comfort baby. Babies typically get their first tooth … Continued

How to Comfort a Crying Baby

Baby won’t stop crying? Wondering how to comfort a crying baby? During the first year of life, babies are communicating their needs through crying but it isn’t always the easiest to figure out what their different types of cries mean. Within the first month, you will begin to pick up cues from your baby’s cry. … Continued

Make a Snow Globe to Promote Fine Motor Skills

Make a Snow Globe, Make a Memory, The Perfect Winter Project to Promote Fine Motor Skills DIY Crafts for kids are a great activity to help your little one show off their creativity and help develop their senses. Snow globes are great winter decorations and bonus: they’re fun to create! Making them even helps kids … Continued

5 Ways to Make Going to the Dentist Fun!

We know going to the dentist is important, but even adults can be uncomfortable during their annual dental checkup. If you’re uneasy, imagine how worried your little one might feel. Luckily, caregivers can help make their little one’s first few trips to the dentist positive! Get kids excited about the dentist early, and who knows? … Continued

Play in the Snow for Gross Motor Development

Use the snow for a fun, new way to practice gross motor skills. Winter months do not mean you are always stuck inside. Get moving with these activities to improve gross motor skills this winter! Make A Hopscotch Path You and your little ones may be used to drawing your hopscotch pattern with chalk, but … Continued

Help Baby Brave the Cold with 3 Easy Tips

Brrrrr! Many people are starting to feel the winter weather creeping up on them. We all do our best to avoid the cold, but sometimes going outdoors in frigid temperatures is unavoidable. And going out into the cold, snow, and wind with a young child can add an extra layer of challenge. However, with the … Continued

Fun Winter Crafts For the Whole Family

The smell of hot chocolate is in the air, lights decorate the yards, and streets and you’re bundled up to go outside. This can only mean one thing: the holiday season is here! To get in the spirit, we’ve got some fun winter crafts ideas to help your little one get involved in the festivities … Continued

How Scaffolding Helps Build Executive Function Skills

Do you talk to parents about executive function? Many parents are not familiar with this term. Executive function skills set acts as a coordination center in the brain and depends on three main functions: working memory, mental flexibility, and inhibition control. 1These crucial skills are needed to perform daily tasks, such as prioritizing, controlling impulses, … Continued

Make Your Next Grocery Store Trip a Learning Experience

The grocery store is the perfect place to help kids develop important skills like planning, time management, communication, and completing tasks. Every aspect of grocery shopping – from making a list to cooking a meal with your purchases – touches on important skills your child needs to develop. Follow the Rules Grocery shopping teaches kids … Continued

Pumpkin Sensory Bag

Fall is here and Halloween is fast approaching, which can only mean one thing. Pumpkins are popping up everywhere! You may have even gone to a pumpkin patch to pick out that perfectly shaped pumpkin to carve. You’ll come home, set it down on some newspaper and scoop out the goop. But then what? Most … Continued

Talking to Your Child About Winning and Losing

Life with all its ups and downs and everything in-between can sometimes feel like a roller coaster. Being able to deal with the ride is a skill that takes time to learn. So how do you help young children understand that it’s okay if things don’t always go as planned? Teaching them ways to accept … Continued

Does Your Child Chew on Everything? 3 Common Questions Parents Ask

Why do kids chew? For babies, chewing is a typical sign they’re teething and young children (until around age 2) use their mouths to explore the world. But even some older kids develop a habit of chewing. This isn’t chewing a favorite food or little snack, but rather inedible objects (clothing, pens, toys) that comfort … Continued

4 Exercise Benefits Other Than Fitness

The physical benefits of exercise go without saying, but did you know that physical activity provides kids with social and emotional benefits too? Through exercise, kids can build social skills, increase confidence, and help reduce anxiety. The American Academy of Pediatrics even recommends at least 60 minutes of physical activity (e.g. biking, hiking, dancing, rollerblading) … Continued

Real Ways Moms Get Kids to Eat Their Veggies

Ever wondered how moms really get their kids to eat their veggies? We asked several moms what they do to make sure kids eat their veggies are a part of their kids’ diets every day. We hope you’ll try some of these real life solutions during your next meal or snack time! This mom of … Continued

5 Tips for Running Errands with Kids

Running errands is very different when kids are involved! Taking your child with to you to run errands can be a bit challenging. From taking extra time getting them ready to leave the house to managing distractions in the store, shopping with little ones can add more stress to your trip. Next time you’re running … Continued

Baby Milestone Videos

Want to See Examples of Baby’s Developmental Milestones? Welcoming a baby into the world brings a mix of excitement and challenges for parents. Watching your little one achieve developmental milestones is a special part of this journey. Instead of just reading about these milestones, watch these baby milestone videos featuring real babies in their own … Continued

Research: Benefit of Early Detection and Early Intervention

Bailey DB Jr, Hebbeler K, Spiker D, Scarborough A, Mallik S, Nelson L. Thirty-six-month outcomes for families of children who have disabilities and participated in early intervention. Pediatrics. 2005; 116(6): 1346-52. This study assessed family outcomes at the end of early intervention (near the child’s third birthday). Results suggest that early intervention provides important supports for families … Continued

How to Make Ice Cream at Home

Is anything better than ice cream on a warm summer day? We don’t think so.. And good news, it’s actually pretty easy to make your own ice cream. Try this recipe out and help your kids learn too! Follow this simple recipe to make homemade ice cream in a bag! This activity is as tasty … Continued

7 Tips for a Sensory Friendly 4th of July

Spending time outside, parades, barbeques, fireworks. Doesn’t that remind you of a perfect 4th of July? Well for some kids, the 4th of July means being overly hot, crowds of people, feeling overwhelmed, and loud noises… That’s a lot for your senses to take in. Use these tips to make the holiday a little less … Continued

How to Encourage Kids to be Physically Active

Did you know that the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that children be active for sixty minutes every day? Kids need at least that much time to let loose and unwind from school or planned activities. Encourage kids to be physically active can help to stimulate their senses, and build muscle strength and endurance. … Continued

Get Kids Excited to Become Big Brothers and Big Sisters

Helping the youngest members of the family prepare for the arrival of a new baby is very important. After all, your child is about to become a big brother or big sister – that’s a new responsibility and a huge change for them! Even though they’ll always be your little boy or girl, they won’t … Continued

8 Questions to Ask When Picking Your Child’s Summer Camp

Parents looking to sign their kids up for summer camp literally have hundreds of options to choose from. Remember camp isn’t for everyone and that’s okay. If you feel your child is ready for a summer camp experience, keep these questions in mind while registering! What Do You Need in a Camp? It’s important to … Continued

Baby-Proofing: 14 Tips for Your Home

Your little one is movin’ and cruisin’! So what’s next? That’s right, baby proofing! Now the challenge is making sure your house is ready for your toddler’s new explorations. Follow our room-by-room tips to help protect baby from touching, grabbing, and exploring the everyday items they will now be fascinated by! It’s helpful for parents … Continued

Mindfulness to Improve Children’s Wellbeing

As more children adopt demanding schedules with increased academic work loads and an abundance of extracurricular activities, some react by showing signs of increased stress and anxiety.1 Our academic system has accelerated so children are now expected to complete school work previously given to children in higher grade levels. Early education has become less play … Continued