May 1, 2015
How many times do you pick up a box of diapers from Target or Sam’s Club, only to toss it out in the weekly trash when […]
April 29, 2015
A “W” sit is when your child sits on the floor with their knees to the front, but their feet aiming behind, and their bottom on […]
April 28, 2015
By Denise Dahl, PT When your EI therapist arrives to work with you and your child, do you feel like you have to keep your other […]
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 27, 2015
Every time I put my baby on the floor, Grandma said, “She’s going to catch a chill!” I mean, really…WHO puts their baby on the floor? […]
April 23, 2015
As adults, we often hear that we have to have good “core” strength. We do things like go to yoga, spin class, or pilates to address […]
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 21, 2015
This is a frequent concern of parents…oh my goodness, the back of my baby’s head is FLAT! What can I do? How did this happen? This […]
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 14, 2015
I was invited to a family’s home with concerns that their little girl wasn’t walking yet, and was almost 14 months old. Now, don’t let the […]
April 8, 2015
Sitting in the pediatrician’s waiting room, waiting for Joey’s 9 month well visit… I was a nervous wreck! He wasn’t crawling yet, and while I KNOW […]
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 28, 2015
No parent wants to hear that anyone, especially their own family member, thinks that their child might be developmentally delayed. So how do you tactfully approach […]
March 26, 2015
In the Fall of 2014, we decided to start a Blog on our website. In today’s day in age, there are so many AMAZING technological and […]
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 24, 2015
Has anyone else noticed the recent changes in fast food kid’s meals? When we were growing up, the choices were your basic burger, cheeseburger, or chicken […]
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 13, 2015
Well, maybe that is wishful thinking. I’m not quite sure that “spring has sprung”, but I know that the weather has been good enough to send […]
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 10, 2015
Q: As I’m doing the dishes, I get nailed in the back of the head with a block. Ouch! I turn around to see the two-year-old […]
March 6, 2015
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March 4, 2015
We have all heard how important it is to have meals as a family around the table. I couldn’t agree more! It’s wonderful for modeling feeding, […]
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 26, 2015
Have you ever played Bingo at a baby shower? One of the first items I always remember to put on my card is “bottles”. What Mom […]
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 23, 2015
By Kurt Kondrich, M.Ed Developmental Therapist Can I hold my daughter please? My wife Margie delivered our daughter Chloe on May 16th, 2003, and I […]
February 20, 2015
My very first “real job” during college was as an assistant teacher in a child care center. Granted, this was nearly 20 years ago! But it […]
February 19, 2015
We have been talking a lot about feeding lately, but haven’t mentioned toddler drinks! So, I thought I’d share some thoughts with you…cheers! What are the […]
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 […]