Development

Learn how to support your baby as they grow and develop through milestones, including gross motor and fine motor development as well as communication skills.

Filter by: Communication, Crawling, Fine and Gross Motor, Orientation and Mobility

Illustration of a mother recording milestones in her development journal.

Development, Special Needs

How to Track Milestones for Developmentally Delayed Babies

Developmental milestones are a set of skills or behaviors that most children achieve within a certain age range. They provide parents and caregivers with a roadmap of what to expect...

Mother breast feeding her child while working

Fine and Gross Motor

5 Alternatives to Tummy Time for Babies with Motor Development Challenges

Does your baby struggle with tummy time due to motor development challenges? These alternatives to tummy time will offer the same benefits.

Baby twins girls with cloth diaper on a bed.

Development

Should Twins Share a Room?

Wondering if your twins should share a room? We’ll explore the pros and cons of room-sharing for twins right here before you make your decision.

Adorable Black Infant Child Walking In Living Room At Home

Fine and Gross Motor

Understanding Hypotonia & Hypertonia: What Parents Need to Know

Altered muscle tone can affect your child’s development. Learn more about ways you can help your child by understanding hypertonia and hypotonia.

Balancing boy

Fine and Gross Motor

4 Static Balance Activities for Kids

These four fun exercises will boost your child's static balance and coordination. They improve postural balance and strengthen core and glute muscles.

kid playing with block toys and learning letters.

Development, Fine and Gross Motor

5 Spatial Awareness Activities for Kids

Learn about spatial awareness activities for kids to boost cognitive development, improve coordination, and enhance problem-solving skills.

otolaryngologist checking babys ear with otoscope.

Communication, Health & Nutrition

Recurrent Ear Infections and Their Impact on Speech/Language Development

Learn more about the relationship between recurrent ear infections and their potential effect on speech and language development.

A Group of Kids Playing Jumping Rope

Fine and Gross Motor

4 Jumping Games for Kids

Looking for a fun way to keep your children entertained? Jumping games for kids are the perfect solution! Here are some that are fun and educational.

Portrait of an adorable baby girl playing with a toy walker at home.

Fine and Gross Motor

Are Push Walkers Bad for Babies?

Push walkers were created to help babies learn to walk. However, research shows that walkers may actually slow your baby’s progress.

Close-up shot of young caregiver trying to comfort and calm down a crying child.

Development

How Fearful Avoidant Attachment Develops in Childhood

Is your child struggling with emotional regulation, incongruent behaviors, and boundaries with strangers? Fearful avoidant attachment may be to blame.

Mother obsessed with control practicing helicopter parenting style.

Development, Parenting

Distal and Proximal Parenting: Understanding the Difference

Understanding the history, differences, and strengths of proximal and distal parenting will help you decide what parenting approaches work best for your family.

Newborn baby with open mouth is in arms of his mother and looks up.

Autism, Development

My Baby’s Mouth Is Always Open. Is It an Autism Indicator?

If your baby’s mouth is always open, you might be concerned about a link to autism. However, there are many other reasons for a babies mouth to be open.

Pumpkin picking fine motor activity.

Fine and Gross Motor, Play

Pumpkin Picking Fine Motor Activity

This adorable pumpkin picking fine motor activity is a breeze to make! A perfect fall activity for preschoolers and toddlers alike.

Mom and her daughter child girl are playing, smiling and hugging at home.

Development, Parenting

Responsive Parenting: Building Strong Bonds with Your Child

Responsive parenting raises well-adjusted kids by combining appropriate expectations with high levels of emotional support. Learn how to be a responsive parent.

Young married couple teaching their son to learn the first baby steps in their home.

Development

Late Walking in Babies: 7 Common Reasons

If your baby isn’t walking by 18 months of age, they may need a little help with walking. Physical therapy and adaptive equipment can help.