October 6, 2026
Crawling came off the CDC's milestone checklists in 2022, but our physical and occupational therapists still encourage it. Learn what crawling builds, which styles are normal, and when to ask your pediatrician.
September 11, 2026
What’s Typical, What Varies, and When It’s Worth Asking Watching your baby grow can be rewarding and fun. And the things we remember are often the […]
August 5, 2026
Why Separation Anxiety Happens, and What Actually Helps Late summer and early fall bring a wave of new beginnings. For a lot of Pittsburgh families, that […]
July 6, 2026
Keeping Your Littlest Ones Cool, Nourished, and Protected Summer in Pittsburgh means backyard time, outdoor walks, splash pads, and long afternoons outside. For children ages 0 […]
June 8, 2026
Splash, Play, and Grow: How Water Play Builds Your Child’s Development—and How to Keep Them Safe This Summer Who hasn’t seen their toddler splashing in a […]
May 6, 2026
Early Signs of Hearing Concerns and Why They Matter May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month That makes it a good time to take a look at childhood […]
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 […]
October 29, 2018
Sometimes it’s hard to know how to best encourage your children in their schoolwork. You don’t want to do their work for them, and you don’t […]
October 25, 2018
Do you think he has ADHD? As an early intervention therapist this is a question I get asked by parents with children as young as 16 […]
October 24, 2018
As parents we worry, sometimes unnecessarily about our children. We ask ourselves questions such as, “Is he developing on target?” or “Is his speech delay a […]
October 22, 2018
Give Choices: We all feel more in control when we are given a choice and not forced to do something. Making choices gives children a sense […]
October 5, 2018
Parents should worry more about their own screen time and less about their kids' screen time when thinking about early child development
October 5, 2018
Toddlers love to hear the sound of their own voices. And yes, as annoying at it is, toddlers love to shriek-often at the top of their […]
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 17, 2015
Getting your child a haircut can be a memorable experience, but it can also be a very stressful experience if you’re not properly prepared. To help […]
August 10, 2015
Let’s face it, kids receive homework assignments starting in kindergarten these days and after a long day at school (and your long day at work), the […]
August 8, 2015
When you have a young child, having guests can be just as challenging as traveling to someone else’s home. Below you will find tips to ease […]
August 7, 2015
Children learn pretty quickly that when they are out in public, you are less likely to scold, or discipline them because of all the other people […]
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 27, 2015
Is your child a picky eater? Here are ten strategies for picky eaters & kids with feeding difficulties: 1. Establish A Daily Meal Routine Try your […]