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Ability Checklist
Are you wondering what your child should be able to do at a certain age? Perhaps you’re wondering when baby will explore objects or develop hand eye coordination. Download the ability checklist to track these abilities and find out! It is important to look at your child’s overall tendencies and clusters of behavior. One or … Continued
What is the Vestibular Sense? Understanding the “Balance” Sense
At every age, senses help with more than just seeing, smelling, tasting, feeling, and hearing. Senses play an important role in everything from staying balanced, to riding a bike, to knowing when we’re hungry and thirsty. Here we’ll dive into the vestibular sense, also known as the balance sense. Learn more about all the senses … Continued
What is Proprioception? Understanding the “Body Awareness” Sense
At every age, senses help with more than just seeing, smelling, tasting, feeling, and hearing. Senses play an important role in everything from staying balanced, to riding a bike, to knowing when we’re hungry and thirsty. What is proprioception? To understand what proprioception is, close your eyes and hold out your hands. Move your arms … Continued
What is the Interoception Sense? Understanding the “Internal” Sense
At every age, senses help with more than just seeing, smelling, tasting, feeling, and hearing. Senses play an important role in everything from staying balanced, to riding a bike, to knowing when we’re hungry and thirsty. Here we’ll dive into a sense called interoception, also known as the internal body sense. Learn more about all … Continued
Meeting Milestones – Encourage Baby to Bring Hands to Feet
How to: Help Baby Reach Both Hands to Play with Feet Activity – Tilt baby’s hips upward. Why it Helps – Baby will feel what muscles they need to use lift their hips against gravity. Activity – Bring baby’s feet into view. Why it Helps – Baby starts to see their feet and reach for … Continued
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“La gente de Pathways.org siempre dando ideas geniales para estimular el neurodesarrollo.” -Organización especializada en Atención Temprana, Neurodesarrollo y Neurorehabilitación para todas las edades Listas de verificación Lista de Comprobación de Hitos Todos nuestros hitos están apoyados por hallazgos de la Academia Estadounidense de Pediatría. Utilice esta lista de verificación para seguir el desarrollo de … Continued
How To Make Sure Baby Gets the Nap Time They Need
We know that sleep is essential for childhood development. In fact, children will spend 40% of their childhood asleep. So, how much of that sleep should be from nap time? How long should your baby nap for, and is there an age when napping should end? Here are some helpful napping tips, so you know … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Baby’s Core
Baby’s core strength is key to their development! Their core strength powers their gross motor skills. Baby’s core can be strengthened from birth through Tummy Time. You can also keep baby active with our Baby Games. Watch to learn more about baby’s core! Want to watch more videos about related topics? Click the buttons below! … Continued
How Baby’s Motor Development Impacts Their Feeding
Starting solid foods is an exciting milestone for baby! It opens up a whole new world of tastes and textures for them, and you can start to learn more about which foods are their favorites. Baby typically starts solid foods around 4-6 months of age, but did you know that baby’s readiness to start solids … Continued
Parents’ Guide to the Importance of Motor Skills
For children of all ages, motor skills are an important part of development. They help us explore independently and learn about the world around us. Here are some ways to strengthen motor skills at any age: Do Tummy Time Play Baby Games Explore these 80+ activities and crafts that will help with fine and gross … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Burping Baby
Burping baby is an important part of their early digestion and feeding development. Many parents have burping questions—how long should baby be burped for? What does typical burping look like? And are their different ways to burp baby? Watch for answers to all these questions! Want to learn more about burping baby? Check out our … Continued
Parents’ Guide to How to Swaddle Baby
Baby’s sleep is so important for their development. In their first few months, baby may like to be swaddled to help calm and comfort them as they prepare to sleep. Swaddling can be tricky, so we show parents make a snug and safe swaddle for their little one. Watch to learn more about the benefits … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Limiting Kids’ Screen Time
It may seem like screens are the main way to play these days, but there are so many benefits to activities that don’t require screens! When you child takes part in screen-free activities, they can help to develop their sensory, play, communication, social-emotional, and motor skills. Looking for some screen-free activity inspiration? Check out some … Continued
Parents’ Guide to the Importance of Baby Reaching Hands to Feet
While it might seem like just a really cute way to play, baby reaching hands to feet is actually a really important milestone for parents! Do you notice when baby is on their back, they’re reaching for their feet? Known sometimes as “finding their feet,” baby reaches hands to feet to get familiar with their … Continued
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Thank you for making a donation to keep our mission going! It is only because of donors like you that we are able to provide free and trusted resources to parents and healthcare providers that help babies and children meet their developmental milestones. You should receive a donation receipt to your email from Paypal. Please … Continued
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids That Can Be Done At Home
Thanksgiving is known as the holiday when we gather around the table with family from near and far, express our gratitude, and eat a great meal. Even if celebrating at home, Thanksgiving can still be a memorable and special day, particularly for your little ones. So how can you still make this holiday one to … Continued
Prematurity and “Corrected Age”: What Does it Mean?
Is baby considered premature? A baby is premature, also known as preterm or preemie, if they are born before 37 weeks. They are very preterm if they are born at 28 to 32 weeks, and extremely preterm if born before 28 weeks. If your child was born before 37 weeks, you’ll want to consider tracking … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Developing Social-Emotional Skills
Happy, sad, angry, excited—no matter the emotion, your child uses their social-emotional skills to express it. Social-emotional skills are not only important to show and control emotions, but also to understand the emotions of others and connect with them. They are the building blocks of our relationships with others. Watch to learn more about what … Continued
Celebrating the Holidays from a Distance
The holidays are typically a time when families from near and far come together to celebrate. This year may look a little different, and you may be concerned about the impact this will have on your child. After all, many treasured childhood memories are made during the holidays! But you can still have fun and … Continued
Games for Your 39 Week Old Baby | 7-9 Month Games
Pat-A-Cake: Play “Pat-A-Cake” with baby. First hold their hands to show the movements, then let them do it on their own. Helps baby learn to clap their hands. Rise to Stand: Hold baby’s hands while they’re sitting on the floor and slowly raise them to standing. Let them stand this way for 8 to 10 … Continued
Teach Your Child About Giving with These Fun Activities
The holidays are a time of giving thanks, giving gifts, and giving back. When children learn about the value of giving back at a young age, it becomes an important part of their lives. Here are some engaging and family-friendly activities to introduce your child to the art of giving to others! Donate old clothes, … Continued
6 Month Typical Atypical Development Croatian
6 mjeseca: Rano prepoznavanje motoričkog kašnjenja
4 Month Typical/Atypical Development Croatian
4 mjeseca: Rano prepoznavanje motoričkog kašnjenja
2 Month Typical/Atypical Development Croatian
2 mjeseca: Rano prepoznavanje motoričkog kašnjenja