April 7, 2026
Spring is here, but it takes a while to warm up. If you’ve been counting the days until you can take your little one outside without […]
March 6, 2026
The way your toddler reaches for a favorite toy. The excitement in their eyes when they spot you across the room. Even your baby’s first smile. […]
February 9, 2026
After the recent holidays, have your child’s sleep patterns turned upside down? If so, you’re not alone. The new year is a natural time to try […]
January 9, 2026
Indoor Activities That Build Development: Gross Motor, Cognitive, and Social Skills Keeping toddlers active during winter months can be a challenge. Even adults can feel shut […]
December 7, 2025
Communication Milestones and the Holidays What to Watch for in Your Child’s Speech Development “Is she talking yet?” “How many words does he say?” “My granddaughter […]
November 7, 2025
Thanksgiving Success Mealtime Strategies for Children with Sensory or Feeding Challenges A great time for family, Thanksgiving can be stressful too. And one stress parents want […]
October 13, 2025
5 Fall Sensory Activities That Reveal Your Toddler’s Development For babies and toddlers, every new sight, texture, and sound offers an opportunity to learn and grow. […]
September 5, 2025
Is Your Child Overwhelmed by These 5 Everyday Experiences? All children have meltdowns. That comes with the territory. But if you notice that certain everyday experiences […]
August 13, 2025
Every Child’s Timeline: Natural Developmental Ranges If your friend’s baby walked at 10 months and yours is still crawling at 14, rest assured that both are […]
July 10, 2025
The Power of Musical Play in Early Development Musical play is a natural part of your baby’s development, and it can help you mark some of […]
June 9, 2025
How Does Pre-Speech Development Help Your Baby Talk? When your baby starts making those first “goo” and “ba-ba” sounds, they are practicing for first words and […]
August 25, 2015
Do you worry that your child is not eating enough? Are you concerned about your child’s proper nutrition? It’s a common concern among many parents of […]
August 3, 2015
When little ones have a birthday or the holidays roll around, many parents are surprised to see that their young child sometimes has more fun playing […]
July 20, 2015
6 Signs of Potty Training Readiness Your child can stay dry for a period of at least 2 hours during the day and/or you child wakes […]
July 14, 2015
Looking for ways to encourage your baby to roll and sit? Typically, rolling skills develop between 4-6 months and sitting independently develops between 6-8 months of […]
July 1, 2015
Headed to a park or playground this summer? If so, keep these fun ideas in mind to foster your child’s development and creativity while outdoors! Birth-6 […]
June 9, 2015
They say the heart of the home is the kitchen – but often you have tiny hands pulling at you for your attention. You wonder to […]
April 28, 2015
As a mother of three girls I can certainly remember the days of going through several shirts and bibs per day when my kids were teething. […]
April 23, 2015
Depending on your toddler’s physical development and needs, there are a variety of obstacles you can introduce to develop his/her gross motor skills. Obstacle courses are […]
March 31, 2015
For most typically-developing infants, pediatricians will advise that parents begin introducing spoon-fed baby foods to their babies at around the age of 6 months. Generally, we […]
March 25, 2015
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 […]
March 17, 2015
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 […]
March 3, 2015
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’ […]
February 24, 2015
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 […]
January 22, 2015
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 […]
January 12, 2015
If your baby has been crawling for approximately four months, you can help encourage her to take her first steps with some simple activities. Check out […]
December 31, 2014
Have you found yourself asking any of the following questions: “How do I help my child improve his or her fine motor skills?” “How do I […]
December 23, 2014
An informational update from the Western PA School for the Deaf November 13, 2014 Training Summary & Additional Info by Tamara Guo, M.Ed. Developmental Specialist […]
December 9, 2014
The term 22q refers to a missing part of Chromosome 22, specifically in the area of 22q11.2. It used to be referred to by several names, […]
December 2, 2014
During the first year of life, a child develops and gains new skills at an amazing rate. The infant goes from not having any voluntary control […]