Last week, we reviewed some elements of language development (https://www.mayapeds.com/promote-early-literacy-even-without-books/ ). Today, we’ll discuss some gross motor development and the one key activity all babies can benefit from: time on the floor or other open area. We’ll review some basic development and see why and how free time on the floor is so helpful. Next,…
Reading to babies is wonderful and important. When we think about ideas for promoting early literacy, a lot of the discussion revolves around books. And, my goodness. Books are wonderful. I do not want to discount them at all. But what if a family doesn’t have books? Or doesn’t speak the language in which the…
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How I love a good playground! I love seeing kids move outside. Climbing, swinging, jumping, and sliding. Their hearts, lungs, and muscles love the movement, the exhilaration. But what about playground safety? Kids do get hurt on playgrounds. Today, I’ll discuss how theories in child development can help a playground live up to its potential and…
What does a baby food menu actually look like for my family? If you see the previous post ( Introducing Solids ) you can see the various recommendations for introducing solids. In a typical day, we need to include iron, zinc, and common allergens. There are infinite possibilities on how to achieve this. I’ll share…
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“Why the vitamin D recommendations for babies? I never gave you vitamin D. You didn’t get rickets.” My mom said this after she heard that newborns today are supposed to take vitamin D. A lot of grandmothers ask this. And, I have answers. Vitamin D is a nutrient found in some foods. It’s also something…
I love collecting stories and studies that prove what already feels true about kids and nature. This is one of those studies. Children plus nature feels like a good combination. Kids seem happier and more vigorous outside, don’t they? I often think of this quote from Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden, . . ….
Are you researching products for baby feeding? The best baby spoons? Just the right bowl? Plastic is almost always an option when choosing baby products. Today, we have even more choices, and plastic may not always be the best option. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommendations that may help reduce plastic use, especially at…
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