How Shared Book Reading Builds Language Development from Birth Shared book reading can be implemented as early as birth. Shared book reading not only is a great bonding experience but also bolsters your child’s language development, which can later lead to stronger reading and writing skills. Studies show that early literacy skills like rhyming, letter…
Safe Sleep for Infants While the first year of your baby’s life is full of joy, it can also bring understandable anxiety—especially around sleep. Creating a safe sleep environment can help ease some of that stress and give parents greater peace of mind. Safe sleep practices are essential not only for reducing the risk of…
6 Reasons to Not Let Your Child W-Sit What is W-Sitting? W-sitting is a sitting position where someone sits on their bottom with their knees bent and their feet placed out to the sides behind them, forming a “W” shape with their legs. A lot of times people think that this is a natural position…
Floor Time is a therapeutic approach that fosters emotional, social, and cognitive development in children, particularly those with speech delays or developmental challenges like autism. This method is centered around play, where caregivers engage with the child at their level, typically on the floor, to build a connection, encourage communication, and support growth. Here’s a…
14 Gift Ideas to Promote Your Baby’s Development It’s that time of year to start shopping for your little ones! Are you looking for gift ideas to promote child development? Let us make it a little easier for you. Read on to to find the best gifts for gross motor skills, crawling, walking, endurance, and…
Is your toddler having a meltdown? Is your 6 year old slamming doors? In these moments, caregivers face two difficult tasks: Taking a moment to keep themselves calm Meeting the child where they are to help them learn skills to self soothe and face future challenges Emotions are powerful. They can prompt us to do…
Creative Ways to Enjoy Halloween Candy: Fun, Safe, and Skill-Building Tips for Parents Halloween often leaves kids with bags brimming with candy—but what’s a parent to do with all those sweets? While a bit of moderation goes a long way, here are some fun ideas to keep candy consumption in check while also building speech,…
7 Incredible Benefits of Crawling When your little one starts crawling, it feels like a monumental moment—and it is! Crawling is much more than a baby’s first taste of independence; it’s also a critical developmental milestone that sets the stage for future skills. If you’ve ever wondered why crawling is so important, you’re in the…
Some children may have a difficult time regulating their emotions. This could stem from being unable to communicate their feelings or not understanding how emotions affect how their body feels. The Zones of Regulation curriculum developed by Leah Kuypers helps us teach children how they are feeling by categorizing emotions into zones that correlate with…
Understanding and Improving In-Toeing In-toeing, sometimes called being “pigeon-toed,” is when a child walks or runs with their toes pointing inward. This often happens because of a natural rotation in the hip, knee, or foot. In many cases, in-toeing improves on its own as a child grows and their bones develop. While in-toeing is usually…
