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What Standard Tests, Screenings, and Assessments are

WEBDuring your baby’s first year, he’ll have multiple doctor’s office visits to track his health and development. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) …

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How to Introduce Solid Foods at the Right Times

WEBAs an alternative, try mashing up a banana or avocado and adding it to store-bought purees. Crawling = Soft Foods to Chew. Feeding. The left-right movements of …

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Understand CDC Milestones for Parent Guidance

WEBThe CDC released an updated set of developmental milestones in February, 2022. In an interview with a CDC representative and a consulting pediatrician, …

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What Standard Tests, Screenings, and Assessments are

WEBFrom 12 to 36 months, your toddler is learning so much and becoming more independent. He’ll continue to have well-child visits with his pediatrician throughout …

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Running: A Key for Strength, Health, Social Skills & More!

WEBWith practice, toddlers can run in a straight line with precision by 22-24 months. The benefits of running include: Strengthens muscles and bones, and builds …

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Benefits of Teaching Your Toddler About Hygiene

WEBHighlights: There are developmental, emotional, and health benefits that come along with teaching toddlers about hygiene. Developmental opportunities are …

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Common Baby Illnesses

WEBHere are some common baby illnesses: Respiratory issues – Examples are Croup, RSV, and Bronchiolitis. Be aware of symptoms such as dry cough, wheezing, …

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The Importance of Knowing Infant/Child CPR and How to

WEBLearning infant/child CPR and the Heimlich maneuver should be a top priority for all parents and caregivers. CPR involves chest compressions and rescue …

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Self-Care Milestones: 25-36 Months

WEB25-30 months – more sophisticated dressing skills (like finding armholes in a shirt and pulling up pants on their own), basic understanding of common dangers and …

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Teaching Body Positivity to Kids

WEBTeaching Body Positivity to Kids. 6 April, 2022 by BabySparks in Social - Emotional. When so much of our media glorifies unrealistic beauty and image standards, …

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What Babies Learn Before They’re Born

WEBA baby’s hearing develops around 24 weeks in the womb, which allows them to learn the sound of their mother’s voice and be able to recognize her native language. …

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Why Naps are a Must for Babies and Toddlers

WEBBabies and toddlers need a lot of sleep in a 24-hour period, which is why daytime naps are a must! Due to their developmental stages, babies and toddlers can’t …

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The Downsides of Sun Exposure for Babies and Toddlers

WEBBeing in the sun without adequate eye protection can cause short-term irritation, and potentially long-term harm, in both babies and toddlers. Overheating. Little …

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The Many Benefits of Ball Play

WEBDevelopmental Benefits of Playing with Balls. When babies and toddlers play with balls, they build: Temporal Awareness, which helps children time and coordinate …

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Running, Jumping & Throwing: Keys to Lifelong Health

WEBThese movements are linked to a lifetime of physical activity and good health. Gross motor skills can be divided into basic (rolling, crawling, walking) and …

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Catching a Ball: A Fundamental Toddler Milestone

WEBLet’s talk about the whys of catching, and how it develops. Highlights: Catching a ball is an important milestone because it supports a wide range of skills, …

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Benefits of Gardening with Toddlers

WEBHighlights: Gardening can help expand your toddler’s interests and target key areas of development in unique ways. The developmental and educational benefits …

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Jumping: A Significant Gross Motor Skill

WEBMuscle Strength — Jumping requires a lot of strength and power, thus continuing to develop muscles that are important for all gross motor movement. Bone …

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