As a mom of 2 and a developmental therapist specializing in babies and toddlers, I have spent a lot of time with 3-month-old babies! At 3 months old, babies are working on a lot of developmental milestones. They’re becoming more mobile and are working on their gross and fine motor skills. At this stage in …

The Whole-Brain Child is a parenting book that is all about helping children grow into well-rounded adults by nurturing their developing minds. The authors provide twelve strategies to help parents tap into their child’s whole brain from birth to school age. The strategies are based on the latest research in neuroscience and offer ways for …

Toddler tantrums can be embarrassing, frustrating, and downright draining. Here are a few tips to help prevent them from happening in the first place, and how to deal with them when they do occur. Toddler tantrums are a normal part of childhood, and less frequent than they used to be. But how do you cope …

Did you know that there is a program in Indiana that helps children from birth until their 3rd birthday? This program is called First Steps, and it provides eligible children and their families with a wide range of services. Services are provided in the child’s natural environment, such as at home, in childcare, or in …

You may be ready to be done with dirty diapers but is your child? Many parents think that picking a day/time/weekend that would work well for them and diving straight in is the best way to get their kids potty trained. However, you want to avoid doing this and instead start potty-learning when your child …