May 10, 2015
There’s nothing more frustrating than driving down the road with a screaming child throwing a tantrum in a car seat. We’ve all been there, and as […]
May 9, 2015
Good oral hygiene is important for your baby from the start. Before your infant even gets his fist teeth, you can use a piece of gauze […]
May 8, 2015
Mommy grows the baby in her womb. She and the baby spend all day every day together during pregnancy. Mommy feels every kick, every movement, every […]
May 7, 2015
As a parent you probably never thought of diaper changing as being fun or educational, right? But, did you know that you and your baby can […]
May 4, 2015
It can be exhausting to complete all of the tasks and demands of the day. Throw children into the mix and things can be even more […]
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 […]
April 14, 2015
A common question parents ask me is, “I hear sippy cups aren’t good for my child’s speech development. Can you tell me why?” The answer may […]
April 7, 2015
Many parents or caregivers discover at one time or another that transitions in daily routines can be very challenging with a toddler, particularly if that means […]
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 10, 2015
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 […]
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 […]
February 17, 2015
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 […]
February 10, 2015
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 […]
February 2, 2015
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 […]
January 28, 2015
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 […]
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 20, 2015
Sometimes when a child is first enrolled in Early Intervention services our families tell us that their own parents are not “on board” with the program. […]
January 13, 2015
With the New Year comes cold winter weather in many parts of the country, so what can you do during these long, dark months of cold, […]
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 […]
January 6, 2015
The first time that your toddler uttered a swear word, it undoubtedly caught everyone by surprise and might have even made people laugh. Why do little […]
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 17, 2014
Infants born prematurely are met with a difficult situation. They try to grow and develop as they would have if they were still in the womb, […]
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 […]
November 25, 2014
This question comes up very often when a child seems to understand everything you tell her, yet she isn’t talking. Many parents report that they feel […]