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
Development, Parenting
Jumping for Kids: Activities, Toys & Milestones
Wondering if your child is on track with their jumping milestones? Learn the value of jumping and how you can help your child improve this foundational skill.
Development
The 6 Stages of Play & How They Contribute to Development
Play isn’t just fun for your child. Children go through several stages of play that are each an important part of early childhood development.
Development
5 Motor Planning Activities for Skill Development
Is your child uncoordinated or slow to learn new motor skills? Discover how motor planning affects your child’s development and what you can do to improve it!
Development, Fine and Gross Motor
10 Pincer Grasp Activities and Toys for Your Baby
What is the pincer grasp and when does it develop? Find out what it is, when you’ll see it, and how you can help your child develop this fine motor...
Crawling
Baby Hates Tummy Time? Try These Alternatives Instead!
If your baby hates tummy time, there’s hope! These 5 alternatives will keep your baby smiling while on their belly.
Development
Gross Motor Milestones for Typically-Developing Children
Understanding gross motor milestones for typically-developing children can help to determine if your child’s development is on track.
Development
11 Fine Motor Activity Ideas for Infants and Toddlers
Is your child struggling to play with toys and use small objects? Read on to learn about fine motor activities for your infant or toddler!
Development
Social-Emotional Activities for Toddlers
Learn about social-emotional activities that will help your toddler develop the social and emotional skills needed to thrive in early childhood and beyond.
Development
Crossing the Midline Activities & Exercises for Your Child
The ability to cross our hands or feet over the midline of our bodies is important for many skills. Learn activities to help your child cross the midline with ease!
Development
What Are “Baby Leaps” and Are They Real?
We decode the baby leaps of the popular Wonder Weeks book to see if this theory might help you and your baby get through those fussy times.
Development
Toddler Growth Spurts: When and What to Expect
Toddler growth spurts occur between one and three years of age. While not as dramatic as some other stages, there’s still a lot going on for your toddler.
Development, Fine and Gross Motor
13 Easy DIY Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers
Toddlers are constantly exploring the world through their hands and many simple activities can encourage fine motor development in preschoolers.
Development
Sequential Reasoning Skills and Your Child’s Development
Does your child struggle with step-by-step instructions? Find out if your child struggles with sequential reasoning skills and ways you can help improve it.
Development, Visual Impairment
Development Charts for Blind and Visually Impaired Babies and Children
Blind children may have delayed development in several key areas. These development charts outline milestones for visually impaired babies.
Crawling, Visual Impairment
When does a blind baby start crawling?
When does a blind baby usually start to crawl? When should I start to be worried that there is another issue besides blindness?
Autism, Development
What Is Fluid Reasoning and Why Is It Important?
If a child struggles to learn new ways to do things, it may be a problem with fluid reasoning. Learn about fluid reasoning, its importance, and ways to improve it.
Fine and Gross Motor, Special Needs
What Does a Pediatric Physical Therapist Do?
Learn how to prepare for your child’s first physical therapist appointment so you can feel confident that they are getting the care they need.
Development
How to Encourage Your Baby to Walk
Given a safe space to practice and lots of loving attention, learning to walk comes naturally for most babies.
Development
How to Help Teach Your Baby to Roll Over
Rolling over is a major baby milestone that you can help your baby reach with fun, encouragement, and of course, lots of tummy time.
Development
Developing Sensory Motor Skills in Children
Developing sensory skills in your child helps their cognitive growth and fine motor skills while building physical strength, balance, and coordination.
Development
Does Your Child Lack Personal Space Awareness?
Is your kid constantly touching others or standing too close? Your child may lack personal space awareness. Learn how to help your child grow body awareness.
Development
Reciprocal Conversation Skills and Your Child’s Development
Reciprocal conversation is communication between two people. Problems with these skills can have an effect on every area of a child’s life
Development
Developing Visual Motor Skills in Children
Combined with fine and gross motor skills, visual motor skills help children perform small and large tasks.
Development
12 Fun Hand-Eye Coordination Games for Kids
Encouraging your child to play and explore is one of the best things you can do to improve hand-eye coordination.