What is food chaining? It’s a strategy that involves finding foods that are as similar as possible to what a child already eats. Offering those foods will likely be more successful than offering foods that are vastly different than what your child is used to eating. Picky eaters tend to be very routine in their […]
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Pointing is an important early communication skill. Babies direct our attention by pointing to things. They usually begin pointing between 9-12 months of age. While the primary goal of pointing is for communication, it is also largely a fine motor skill. If baby is over 9 months of age and not yet pointing, you can
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Whether you start with baby led weaning or purees, baby will eventually eat real solid food at some point! This can be scary for some parents. Fear of choking is a valid fear! To eat real solids, baby has to take a bite, move it to the side of their mouth to chew, move it
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Newborns quickly go from sleeping most of the day to learning many new skills. In the first 3 months, babies learn to smile, coo, hold their head up, and visually track objects. This does not just happen on it’s own. Babies need other people and a stimulating environment to help them develop. Babies don’t need
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Playing with bubbles is one of those activities that essentially every child loves. When I’m working with a child who is having a hard time, my go to solution is usually bubbles! Bubbles just seem to make everyone happy! Benefits of Bubble Activities Not only are bubbles fun, but playing with bubbles can target so
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