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’ […]
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 23, 2014
I have a 6.5 month old (she was 5 weeks early). She didn’t start lifting during tummy time until 2.5-3 months and she struggles to push […]
November 11, 2013
At this time infants should be following slowly moving objects intermittently to midline. When taking photos, you will begin to notice your baby blinking at the […]
November 11, 2013
A physician will examine your newborn’s eyes at birth to rule out congenital cataracts and other serious problems. At this time an antibiotic will be put […]
November 11, 2013
A Summary of the article by Maureen Salamon, HealthDay that appeared on USAToday.com February 2011 Recent studies seem to indicate that even babies who are considered […]
November 11, 2013
When your baby is under four months, she’ll enjoy looking at herself in a mirror. Hold her in front of a mirror and see if she […]
November 7, 2013
Gross motor development involves the larger, stronger muscle groups. In early child development, it’s the development of these muscles that enable it to hold its head […]
November 7, 2013
Premature babies, typically referred to as “preemies” enter the word earlier than their full term peers, at 37 weeks or fewer gestation. Many preemies are born […]
November 7, 2013
Most parents have the best intentions when they bring home a new baby and obviously every family has a unique home situation. First time parents may […]
October 17, 2013
At birth, babies have very little control of their arms and hands. They usually wave their arms randomly and keep their hands in a fisted position. […]