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6 Month Old Typical and Atypical Motor Development – Side by Side Comparison
What should a 6 month old baby be doing when it comes to motor skills? What should baby motor skills look like in a typically developing child? This video shows a comparison of typical and atypical development for a 6 month old baby. See the difference in baby motor skills for a 6 month old … Continued
4 Month Old Typical and Atypical Motor Skills Development – Side by Side Comparison
At four months, a typically developing baby showcases significant motor skills. Parents keen on understanding and monitoring their baby’s progress can refer to a video highlighting a side-by-side comparison of typical and atypical motor skills development in a 4-month-old. This informative resource illustrates key differences to look for, aiding parents in recognizing potential areas of … Continued
2 Month Old Typical and Atypical Motor Development – Side by Side Comparison
What should a 2 month old baby be doing when it comes to motor skills? What should baby motor skills look like in a typically developing child? This video shows a comparison of typical and atypical development for a 2 month old baby. See the difference in baby motor skills for a 2 month old … 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
Parents’ Guide to Tummy Time
Parents, you know Tummy Time is important. You’ve read up about the importance of Tummy Time here at Pathways.org. But do you know how to do it without baby getting upset? We can help! See why Tummy Time is so important, different Tummy Time positions to try and tips! Want to know what Tummy Time … Continued
Parents’ Guide to the Stages of Play
Young children develop their social skills through the six stages of play, all of which are important for their development. All of the stages of play involve exploring, being creative, and having fun. Watch to see how children’s play changes by age as they grow and develop social skills. To learn more about play, visit … Continued
Parents’ Guide to the 7 Senses
Most people are familiar with the five senses – sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. However, we also have two additional senses. Watch this video to learn about vestibular and proprioception, senses, and visit our Sensory page to learn more. Want to watch more videos about related topics? Click the buttons below! This video is … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Structured vs Unstructured Play
Through play, children can develop important life skills that help prepare them for experiences later in life. There are two types of play: structured and unstructured. Watch to learn more about the benefits of each type of play, and how much playtime your toddler should be getting in each day. Want to learn even more … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Starting Solid Foods
Wondering if your baby is ready to start on solid foods? Watch to learn a few key factors that indicate your baby is ready for solids. Want to watch more videos about related topics? Click the button below! This video is a part of our Parents’ Guide series. View the entire series for quick … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Positions that Help Baby’s Development
Baby needs to experience different positions during the day to be able to play and explore. Watch and learn about all the positions you can put baby in during the day! These positions help with development and get baby out of their carrier. Learn more about how and when to use infant carriers. Want to … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Playtime
Play is more than just fun—it builds skills for a lifetime! Playtime can begin as soon as baby is born. What does one-month-old baby playtime look like? What are the best playtime activities? Visit our play page for more play tips for all ages! Want to watch more videos about related topics? Click the buttons below! … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Infant Carriers
Every parent uses containers, such as carriers, car seats, bouncer seats, and strollers, on a daily basis, but did you know you can overuse them? Watch to learn more about the recommended use of infant carriers, and how you can reduce carrier time for your baby. Visit our developmental milestones page to make sure your baby is reaching … Continued
Parents’ Guide to How Feeding Helps Baby Talk
Feeding affects more than just baby’s ability to eat—it can also help their speaking abilities! It makes sense when you think about it. Feeding and swallowing helps your baby build muscles they need to start talking. Watch to learn more about how these two important areas of development are connected! Want to watch more videos … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Developing Your Child’s Life Skills
Kids are asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” all the time! You can help your little one be what they want by developing their life skills, also known as executive function skills. Watch for some activities to help in our video. To learn more about executive function, visit the Executive … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Crawling
Crawling is an important 7-9 month milestone. Watch this video to learn more about the two types of crawling, and how to help your baby crawl. You can also learn more about crawling from these popular resources: Why You Should Encourage Crawling—And How To Do It : This comprehensive resource delves into the importance of … Continued
是我的寶貝OK (Chinese: is my baby ok?)
Chinese version of parent friendly video showing typical and atypical development of two 6 month old babies
Recognizing Early Motor Delays at Four and Six Months of Age
***EDUCATIONAL VIDEO**** Recognizing Early Motor Delays as Early as Four and Six Months of Age Learn why Tummy Time is important for baby and how to detect signs of an early motor delay at four and six months of age. Presentation includes videos and links to accompanying handouts. All materials including videos are provided at … Continued
Pediatric Physical Therapy for Children with Developmental Issues: Josh’s Story
This video features Josh’s story. Watch how he is helped by physical therapy.
Parents’ Guide to Baby’s Sense of Touch
Baby uses touch to explore the world around them. Just like you try to help your baby develop their sense of sight, you can also help them develop their sense of touch. You can even try baby massage, which helps with sensory development and bonding with baby through comforting contact. Want to watch more videos about related … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Baby’s Communication
The communication skills that babies learn during their first year sets them up for success later in life! Start communicating with your baby from birth to help them reach important communication milestones. Watch this video to learn how! Visit our Communication page to learn more, and check out our communication checklist to keep up with … Continued
How to Massage Baby – Premature Baby in NICU
Was baby born premature? Or did baby spend time in the NICU? If yes, then it’s important to know the benefits of infant massage! Massage+ 30, 10, 5 is a simple, quick, and powerful baby massage intervention to help improve the health and development of premature and full-term infants. This is an infant massage of … Continued
New Frontiers: Sensory Integration
Pathways.org informs you about Sensory Integration and the importance of early detection and early intervention. Watch one child’s journey through sensory integration therapy and visually see the struggles a child with sensory issues may be facing. As the brain develops, connections need to be made between brain areas. Evidence shows therapy helps to make these … Continued