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Children begin to communicate the moment they are born. From cries to coos, parents learn their child’s communication without the use of words. One fun way parents can interact and play with their child is through music. Music can serve many communicative purposes. Singing a soft lullaby to a tired child can drift the child to sleep. Participating in finger …
Stairs are an important part of our everyday lives. Many families have stairs inside or leading into their homes. Other families may not have stairs in their home but will visit friends’ or relatives’ houses that have stairs. Common questions that parents often ask therapists are: “When should my child be able to crawl or walk up the stairs” and …
Let’s face it, we’ve all been there, the 5 hours flight with the screaming baby or the kid kicking the seat relentlessly behind us. Whether you were the parent of said child, or just another passenger, no doubt you were frustrated, if not completely annoyed. Babies and little kids cry, and sometimes even the most well prepared parent can do …
We’ve all heard child development experts say time and time again that children learn through play. But what does that mean? And how do you ‘play’ with a newborn when they can’t yet move on their own, hold toys, or play games? The important thing to understand is that we have to expand our understanding of the word ‘play,’ and …
The birth of our beautiful daughter, Chloe, in 2003 placed our family on an incredible journey that has allowed us to become strong voices for children and families. We had no prenatal testing during my wife’s pregnancy, and we were informed shortly after Chloe’s entrance into this world that she had characteristics of Down syndrome. Genetic tests confirmed Chloe’s diagnosis, …
What can you do with your little one when it’s so cold outside? While we wait for the sunshine and warmth of Spring, here are some winter crafts you can do with your toddler to bring some snowy fun to the indoors. Please note all of these activities will also work on language skills as you talk with your child …
Many parents love the idea of sitting with their infant or toddler on their lap and snuggling in to listen to a great book. This magical moment of reading to your child can quickly fall apart, however, as he or she squirms out of your lap onto the floor, tries to eat the book, or even grabs and throws the …
Have you ever wondered why your child gets bored with his or her toys? Often even after the holidays when your house may have an abundance of new and exciting toys, children still tend to lose interest in toys after a few weeks. So, why does your child becomes bored with his/her toys so easily? And how can you help …
The way you position your baby when cuddling, carrying, and playing with him can help him to develop his muscles and to learn motor and social skills. Back to Sleep and Belly to Play Tummy time is a very beneficial activity for babies, but it can be scary for parents to do with their newborn. You can do tummy time …
You can help support the development of your baby’s gross motor skills from the moment you bring them home. Gross motor skills involve the large muscles of the body, such as the arms and legs. – In early child development, it’s the strengthening of these muscles that enable infants to hold their head up, sit up independently, crawl, and eventually walk. Find out …
