A child’s brain is 80% developed by age three…and 90% by age five! The early years are a period of rapid growth in a child’s brain development and learning. (*pbs.org) That’s why the early years are SO important for healthy development! Take a look at this short, easy-to-understand video from PBS which explains more about…
One of the most important lessons we can help our children learn is in teaching them to be flexible. Flexibility is the ability to adapt to new situations, be inventive, and use multiple strategies to overcome difficulties. In life, plans are constantly changing and we’re thrown curveballs all the time. The people who are able…
Studies have shown that reading books to your children each and every day is the single biggest factor to their early reading readiness and the development of cognitive skills. Research proves that children need to hear 1000 books before they begin to learn to read independently. Reading to children will: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is an early…
Starting solids is an exciting and important milestone in your baby’s development; one that exposes them to a brand new world of flavors and textures, and will also put them on the right path to growing healthy and strong. Most babies are ready to start with more solid food between 4-6 months (when their strong…
Tantrums are a very normal part of child development. They’re how young children show that they’re upset or frustrated. Tantrums commonly appear during the second year of life when language skills are just starting to develop. Toddlers can’t yet say what they want, feel, or need, causing frustration that may lead to a tantrum. Those first…
Did you know there are four stages of drawing and writing that you may see as your child grows, from random scribbling to drawings of people and objects. Read more about these stages, including tips on how to encourage your child’s drawing and writing skill development in Learning to Write and Draw from Zero to…
Life with a new baby is sure to bring up some questions, and at times concerns. Even the most prepared parent-to-be can be caught off guard by some of the strange, but totally normal, physical characteristics of their newborn. Take a look at this great article from The Bump; 10 Weird (But Totally Normal) Things…
In 2022, for the first time since 2004, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC updated the checklist of developmental milestones for infants and young children. Their hope in doing so was to encourage parents to seek early intervention screenings sooner when they notice delays in their child’s development. For more information on the…
The Milford School District is offering free developmental screenings through Child Find services. Screening appointments will be held at Heron Pond Elementary School, 80 Heron Pond Rd. from 9:30-12:30 on Wednesday, Feb 12th. (snow date March 12th) This screening is available for children ages of 3-5 who live in the town of Milford. It takes about 45…
W-sitting is when a child sits on the floor, bottom is between the legs, and knees are bent with legs rotated away from the body – if you stand above them and look down it looks like their legs are forming a “W”. It seems a convenient position for play because they don’t have to work on keeping their…