Why We Play
A child’s play zone, whether it is in the home or classroom, can look like a free for all at times. A world full of movement and noise, of [...]
Understanding Your Child’s Behavior
Dealing with challenging behavior can be frustrating and exhausting for parents. Using a combination of positive reinforcement and the appropriate discipline strategy based on the type of the behavior [...]
Typical Language Development, Birth-to-Three
Gini Schulist, M.S., CCC-SLP and Vladimir Bjelic, M.S., CCC-SLP As early as infancy, your child begins to make noises and respond to sounds in his environment. The first three [...]
Social and Emotional Learning
Social and emotional learning is an important piece of a child’s development. Many parents think of development in terms of a child learning to talk, walk, and become more [...]
Dealing with Differing Parenting Styles
Although parenting can be difficult and challenging, it can also be the most amazing and fun experience. There are many different parenting dynamics including single, married, divorced, grandparents, foster, [...]
Appropriate Play and Activities for a Baby
A parent may wonder what kind of toys or activities are important for his/her baby’s development. The answer to that question is simple: parents are the most important people [...]
How to Help Babies Learn Through Their Senses
Our five senses - vision, hearing, smell, touch and taste - help us learn about and move through our world. But, did you know there are two more senses [...]
The Benefits of Understanding Touchpoints – A Theory of Child Development by T. Berry Brazelton
Touchpoints is an evidence-based theory of child development that refers to periods in a child’s life where he or she starts doing something new after an old and predictable [...]