It is so exciting when our babies start moving and grooving. We love to see our babies crawl! Some babies prefer to move forward with one side of their body while using the other side minimally or not at all. This means they rely more on one arm and one leg to propel themselves forward, Read More
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Navigating New Places
Navigating new places is a part of life and learning strategies to do it comfortably can help your child build resiliency. We just need to remember that even as adults, it can be hard to do something for the first time or go into a new place! For many kids, entering into a new environment Read More
Preparing Siblings For New Baby
As new parents, you may have researched and prepared for the massive life transition that was on the horizon with the birth of your first child. Young children need preparation in much the same way when a new baby is entering the family. All of the newborn characteristics and behaviors that we take for granted Read More
Early Math Skills
In October 2022 the New York Times reported that student math skills fell in nearly every state, highlighting one of the consequences of the pandemic. Remember though, that your young children, even before they start school, are already learning math! There are many things you can do at home that will support early math skills—things Read More
Learning to Sit
The process of learning how to sit is one of many milestones for infants, and it happens in stages. Endurance Building At first, babies gradually build their core strength by spending time on their backs and on their tummies. Play time that includes reaching, kicking, supporting their head, and stretching their limbs are all endurance Read More
Interacting with Newborns
Babies can be magical. They can be SO cute. So lovable. And so…boring? Yes, that’s right. Babies are not always an entertainment powerhouse! Babies can be really boring! They are basically still gestating for the first few months of life, their brains wired for survival. They have very high sleep needs for rapid brain growth Read More