As parents or caregivers, ensuring the active physical development of our babies and toddlers is a crucial endeavor. Toys play a pivotal role in this process, and among them, balls stand out due to their multifaceted benefits. They are one of my favorite toys because they are so versatile and it is something that your …
Kayla ONeill
As a new parent, it’s natural to want to stimulate and engage your baby as much as possible. However, it’s important to remember that babies this young can easily become overstimulated, and sometimes less is more. I remember with each of my little ones it seemed like they spent most of the day sleeping, eating, …
One of the biggest challenges that parents of two-year-olds face is how to keep their little ones busy! At this age, toddlers are full of energy and curiosity and tend to have a short attention span. Without the right activities to occupy them, they can quickly become bored and restless. But don’t worry, I …
During my time in college, the strategy of using timeouts was extensively taught and promoted as an effective method for classroom management. The premise was simple: when a student misbehaves, removing them from the situation allows for a moment of reflection and ideally, a reduction in the undesirable behavior. However, now, wearing the dual hats …
You want to teach your child to drink from a straw, but they seem to be struggling a bit with a regular straw. If this is the case, your child may just need some more time or you could try a honey bear straw cup (take look at it here.) As a developmental therapist who …