Jocelyn M. Wood, SLP discusses how Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) involves introducing solid foods to babies in a way that allows them to feed themselves, aiming to promote early exposure to flavors and textures, integrate babies into family meals, and eliminate the need for separate meal preparation.
EARLY INTERVENTION 101
Denise Long, OT talks about how early Intervention offers publicly funded support for babies and toddlers with developmental delays, urging parents to seek assistance upon noticing red flags, leading to evaluations, eligibility determination, and the creation of an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) for improved outcomes.
TOY RECOMMENDATIONS FROM AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Denise Long, OT talks about toy recommendations from an occupational therapist to aid in the development of gross and fine motor skills in babies and toddlers, categorized by stages such as tummy time, crawling, etc.
WHY IS TUMMY TIME SO IMPORTANT?
Denise Long, OT highlights the importance of tummy time for infants, discussing its role in developing essential skills like neck and core strengthening, reaching, rotating, and its impact on milestones such as rolling, sitting, crawling, and walking, providing tips for successful tummy time.
COMMUNICATION GUIDE
Baby’s language development is an exciting journey that begins from birth and progresses through various stages. Encouraging baby’s communication is essential for their cognitive and social development.
SPEECH MILESTONES GUIDE
Learn about the different speech milestones children can reach by different ages.
TONGUE TIE FAQ
Jocelyn M. Wood, SLP explains the importance of identifying and treating tongue ties in children, as they can impact feeding, speech, and overall well-being, and suggests seeking evaluation by a specialist even if there are no immediate issues.
HOW TO GET FROM GRUNTING TO WORDS!
Jocelyn M. Wood, SLP suggests
to transition a 20-month-old from grunting to using words, parents can set traps for communication, offer choices for word imitation, and introduce playful elements to elicit verbal responses.
HOW MUCH SHOULD I BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND MY BABY’S SPEECH?
Jocelyn M. Wood, SLP talks about how parents can expect speech clarity levels of about 25% at age 2, 50-75% at age 3, and 90-100% at age 4; consulting a speech language pathologist is recommended for persistent speech delays or challenges with specific sounds.
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT GUIDE
Some of the most fraught parenting moments center around your child’s behavior, particularly starting after their first birthday. Your child’s process of learning how to communicate and regulate their emotions can make the toddler years extremely frustrating (for them and you!).
ATTACHMENT GUIDE
Secure attachment between caregiver and child is associated with better emotional regulation, social skills, and overall psychological well-being. Insecure attachment styles (avoidant, disorganized, or anxious-ambivalent attachments) may contribute to emotional and behavioral difficulties in later life
TANTRUMS GUIDE
Tantrums are a common behavior in young children and typically follow a somewhat predictable pattern in terms of when they start, peak, and how they progress.
POTTY TRAINING GUIDE
Potty training is a huge milestone for a toddler to gain more independence. Just know, it’s harder before it’s easier!! Meaning, diapers may seem easier than toilets for many months before potty training becomes seamless.
DEVELOPMENTAL RED FLAGS
A chart that describes developmental red flags.
HOW TO DEAL WITH PHYSICAL AGGRESSION?
Dr. Alana Resnick, PsyD goes over addressing toddler physical aggression involves understanding its triggers, responding with calm redirection, maintaining consistency, collaborating with caregivers, and communicating openly with other parents to foster a positive developmental environment.
WHAT DOES A BIG / DEEPLY FEELING KID MEAN, EXACTLY?
Dr. Alana Resnick, PsyD discusses the concept of “deeply feeling” or emotionally sensitive children, emphasizing that experiencing big emotions is normal in early childhood.
PUBLIC TANTRUM HELP!
Alana Resnick, PsyD provides advice for handling public tantrums in a 20-month-old, emphasizing the importance of validating the child’s feelings, getting on their level, while also addressing the challenges of sharing on the playground and highlighting the significance of pre-tantrum prep work.
DENTAL GUIDE
The Dental Guide by Dolyn Chasin provides information on baby teeth eruption, symptoms of teething, and false symptoms
A POOP FAQ!
Dr. Jamilet Alegria, MD addresses common questions about infants’ and toddlers’ poop, covering topics such as the normal appearance.
THE ULTIMATE GIFT GUIDE
Dolyn Chasin suggests thoughtful gift ideas for pregnant friends and newborns to three-year-olds, ensuring a perfect balance of practicality and sentimentality.