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04.03.2018
Developmental Communication Milestone Series: 4-8 Months
What does communication at 4 to 8 months of age look like? Before babies can talk, they begin to understand language and words. At this stage, babies are beginning to recognize basic emotions, words, and gestures. They show preferences and interests by their facial expressions, the sounds they make, and their actions. At 8 months
01.17.2018
Vision and Your Baby
Tummy Time and Visual Development There is a wealth of knowledge on tummy time and its importance for motor development and strengthening. Do you how important tummy time is for the visual system, though? If babies do not get enough tummy time, parents may notice delays in crawling, vision development, and other learning disabilities. So,
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10.03.2017
Gross Motor Milestones: Stairs
The most important thing when thinking about stairs is safety! Make sure you have stairs blocked off so kids can’t get to them when you aren’t watching. The next best thing is to make sure kids learn a safe and age appropriate way to go up and down stairs. Stair training starts with creeping and
04.25.2018
Single Leg Balance in Kids
Here are some statistics about single leg balance: Why is Single Leg Balance Important? So your child should be able to balance on 1 foot. But why do we care? Single leg balance is a building block for more advanced skills that your child will develop as they get older. These skills include: kicking a
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03.05.2018
Understanding Dyslexia
For dyslexia, early identification of both strengths and weaknesses is key to success with education. Dyslexia is often seen as a disadvantage. When it is viewed as a different way of thinking, this thinking can lead to success. Understanding dyslexia can help make learning easier. HOW DYSLEXIA AFFECTS LEARNING Reading Difficulty recognizing and manipulating sounds,
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12.05.2017
Developmental Communication Milestone Series: Birth To 4 Months
What does communication from birth to 4 months of age look like? During the first few months of life, babies begin to demonstrate the ability to respond to and initiate interactions with those around them. Some of the ways babies attract interactions and pay attention include: looking at people around them, crying, smiling, and clinging