What a crazy past 6 months it’s been!
As we take the month of June off, we’ll be planning new content as well as revamping our website and social media.
Here’s Mary’s summer game plan:
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CTFD, It’ll All Be Okay.
“Never before had I felt that I was doing so bad at something I longed to be good at.” –Michaeleen Doucleff, author of Hunt, Gather, Parent
Last time we checked, babies didn’t come with instructions. So, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and revert to a “worst-case scenario” mindset when anything and everything goes wrong.
Continue readingHello from the Other Side
I can’t tell you how many times I heard “Wait until you have kids” in the first 7 years of my OT career.
I have a Bachelors in Health Science, a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, and countless hours of continuing education and certifications specializing in pediatrics. I am a child development professional. What does it mean, “wait until I have kids”?
Continue reading1-2-3, Hands and Knees: Crawling Activities
First, your baby’s rolling, then sitting, and now trying to crawl. All of these development skills build on each other and take time to integrate.
Help them out by trying these tips:
Continue readingCrawling 101
Your baby has nailed a good number of developmental milestones so far. They have worked really hard to battle gravity, get themselves off the ground, roll over, and sit up. Now, it’s time to move!
But, what does that look like and would it be crawling? Here’s what you need to know about moving about on hands and knees and everything in between.
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Child(ish) Advice 