Simple Sensory Play Ideas Using Household Items
Why It’s Important:Sensory play helps babies and toddlers explore the world through touch, sight, sound, and smell. It supports brain development and builds problem-solving skills. Tips for Success: – Use safe, everyday items like spoons, bowls, and soft fabrics. – Always supervise sensory play to prevent choking hazards. – Keep it short and fun—5–10 minutes […]
Why Tummy Time Matters for Babies
Why It’s Important:Tummy time helps babies develop strong neck, shoulder, and arm muscles, which are essential for rolling, sitting, and crawling. It also prevents flat spots on the head. Tips for Success: – Start tummy time early, just a few minutes at a time. – Place your baby on a firm, safe surface while you […]
Parent Information Videos to Check Out
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See To Learn 2024 – 2025
See To Learn is a program where all 3-year-old children can have a free eye exam at specific doctors. Check on www.seetolearn.com to see doctors in your area! Educate yourself on children’s vision issues What is the difference between an eye exam and a vision assessment? Isn’t the school’s vision testing enough? If a child […]
Sniffle or Sneeze – No antibiotic please.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has news for parents this cold and flu season: antibiotics don’t work for a cold or the flu. Antibiotics kill bacteria, not viruses. And colds, flu, and most sore throats are caused by viruses. Antibiotics don’t touch viruses — never have, never will. And it’s not really […]
How To Inspect Your Furnace or Heating System
It’s important to have your furnace or heating system professionally inspected regularly, preferably before the home heating season begins. If you’re a homeowner, it’s also a good idea for you to perform additional home heating system inspections throughout the heating season. When inspecting your heating system, check for the following: If you smell gas, turn off […]
Household Safety Checklist
To protect you and your family, a thorough safety check of every room in your home should be conducted on a regular basis. By practicing a little prevention, you can prevent unintentional injuries and non-traumatic emergencies, and your family will be healthier and safer. The following checklist may be printed so it can be used […]
CDC Information on How to Talk to Your Doctor About Child Development
A first step toward getting help for your child when you are concerned about his or her development (how your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves) is to talk with your child’s doctor. How to Talk with the DoctorHere are some tips for talking with your child’s doctor: Prepare for your visit. 1. When […]
Ice Cube Sail Boats
Ice Cube Sail Boats These ice cube sail boats make a fun activity with very little mess, and you can use the leftover supplies from your latest summer picnic. You need: a plastic cup, bendable straw, tape, paper, scissors, hole punch First bend your straw and tape the short end to the bottom of your […]
How to deal with picky eaters.
Picky eating is one of the most common complaints among parents. It’s the rare child who eats anything and everything, gamely taking on new vegetables, foreign cuisine, and walnuts in brownies. Instead, most kids (like most adults, only more so) find some foods unpalatable. Vegetables are a frequent offender; processed desserts and chips typically aren’t. […]