Preemie Babies Growth and Development

Preemie Babies Growth and Development

Bringing Home and Raising Preemie Babies – The First Steps  Congratulations! If you are reading this, you may have had a scary birth and delivery with your premature baby. Things may not have gone as you originally planned. However, the most important thing is that your baby is healthy and ready to come home with you!  So…now what? This article discusses your…

Variety is the Hallmark of Typical Development

Variety is the Hallmark of Typical Development

Let’s do an Experiment Note what position your baby is in. Close your eyes for 30 seconds, and then open them. Is your child in the same position? Have they moved or shifted? Did you already know what position they would be in before you opened your eyes?  Variety in movement and positioning is the hallmark of typical development. Babies, toddlers, and kids are wiggly…

Parents, You’re Doing Great!

Parents, You’re Doing Great!

To Our CPTWC Families: You’re Doing Great! Parents always take on many roles in their children’s lives, but due to the shelter in place order parents are doing more than ever. You are now your child’s parent, caretaker, teacher, playmate, therapist, and more. You may be juggling this with a new work-from-home schedule, or you…

Let’s Get Your Baby Moving

Let’s Get Your Baby Moving

By 10 months, your baby is probably really moving or really trying to move! Every moment should feel like a new adventure for them and changing diapers should be like a wrestling match! During this time of increase exploration, it is important that your child’s development continues to progress symmetrically. So, let’s get your baby…

Loving All of Me and My Extra Chromosome: Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day

Loving All of Me and My Extra Chromosome: Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day

With a background in early childhood special education, I have spent so much time studying about disabilities and diagnoses. However, the most invaluable lessons that allow me to effectively support caregivers and their children with developmental differences always come from the parents of these amazing children. Since World Down Syndrome Day is quickly approaching (March…