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Find information and resources for parents on children’s development. Read helpful tips designed to help your child reach their fullest potential and maximize their abilities.

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How many times a day do you say “good job!” to your child? Probably a lot! While it’s always wonderful to hear that you’re doing a “good job,” there are benefits to changing this common phrase so children learn other forms of encouragement. Learn some other ways to praise your kids at Pathways.org. #kidstips #childdevelopment #parentingtips #childencouragement

How much screen time should your child get? Use this guide to understand what screen time should look like at each age. For tips on how to make the most of screen time, go to Pathways.org. #parenting #parentingtips #screentime #screenfree #ScreenFreeWeek #earlyyears

Research shows that children thrive on routine and structure. Having consistent routines, rules, expectations, and boundaries helps them feel safe, secure, and in control. When children know what to expect and understand what's expected of them, they are more likely to feel confident and capable. We’ve provided some language you can use to help explain your expectations to your child and maintain consistency without disrupting your busy schedule.

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Baby's milestones are behavioral or physical checkpoints in children's development as they grow. All of our developmental milestones are validated by the American Academy of Pediatric findings. These are the core skills all children should be reaching. Talk with your healthcare provider if your child is not reaching one or more milestones. You can track baby's milestones with the FREE Pathways.org app. #babymilestones #babyabilities #babydevelopment #babytips

Routines help build executive function skills in children. Executive function is a combination of motor, sensory, and communication skills essential to our daily behaviors and decision-making. If you're ready to start an evening routine with your kids, visit our website to read the full blog post on evening routines for kids. #kidroutines #eveningroutines #babydevelopment #kiddevelopment #motorskills #sensorydevelopment #motordevelopment

Evening routines for kids help:
• Promote self-control
• Reduce anxiety
• Foster confidence and independence
• Regulate energy levels

Child Health

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Have you ever wondered about what a pediatric physical therapist does or if your child may need to see one? Learn more about pediatric PTs at Pathways.org! #pediatrics #physicaltherapy #pediatrictherapy #physicaltherapist #pediatrictherapist #motorskills #grossmotorskills #childdevelopment #babydevelopment #childhealth #babyhealth #pediatricPT Copyright © 2021 Pathways Foundation

Detecting delays early and getting any therapy services your child may need will help your child reach their fullest potential. Just as hearing and vision screening are required in many states, Pathways.org believes every child should be screened to see if additional help is needed for their motor, sensory, or communication development. Early motor delays can be detected as early as 2 months old.

Baby's early years are some of the most important time for their development. Find out the steps you can take to help identify early delays in your child and get information on early intervention tools and resources here. #babydevelopment #earlyintervention #earlydetection #physicaltherapy #babyhealth #pediatrics #pediatrictherapy #occupationaltherapy Copyright © 2020 Pathways Foundation

Early Intervention

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Baby holding their head up is a gross motor skill, and even though it may seem simple, it’s a big challenge for them! You may notice in the early weeks they have difficulty holding their head up on their own. Baby’s head is big in relation to the size of their body! By 3 months, baby should be able to lift AND hold their head up. Track all baby's development and milestones with our FREE app: https://pathways.org/mobile-app/. #babymilestone #babydevelopment #grossmotorskills #motordevelopment

Sensory development helps children explore and learn about the world through taste, touch, smell, hearing, and seeing. Track your child's growth and development with these milestones, and if you have any concerns, reach out to a healthcare provider. All milestones are supported by the American Academy of Pediatric findings.⁠ For more information on sensory development and milestones, head over to Pathways.org. #sensorydevelopment #sensorymilestones #babydevelopment #babymilestones #8senses

Early intervention is so important for identifying delays in your baby. Track baby's physical development from 3-15 months using this chart. Know the signs to watch for in their development and trust your instincts. Don't forget to adjust for prematurity and reach out to a healthcare provider with any concerns. To learn more about typical physical development, head over to Pathways.org. #infantdevelopment #earlyintervention #earlydevelopment #babymilestones #babytips #parentingtips

Development Checklists and Charts

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Helping toddlers learn to share starts with you. Take turns & set the stage for turn-taking w/ others

What to Expect From Your Toddler’s Development

From bath time to bedtime, see how much your 19-24 month old has changed by tracking their daily activities abilities. #toddlerdevelopment #toddler #milestones #childdevelopment #occupationaltherapy

Baby and Toddler Abilities

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Social-emotional skills will help your child in many ways throughout their life. It is important for understanding thoughts and feelings to help communicate and act appropriately. It also helps children develop healthy relationships with friends and family. You can help them develop these important skills from the time they are born. Copyright © 2018 Pathways Foundation

Every parent wants the best for their child. And every parents worries because development in during the first few months and years of life is so important. But you can relax. This is why Pathways.org has resources like our Assure the Best brochure. It features milestones, what to watch for in development, and tips help your baby reach their milestones. Copyright © 2018 Pathways Foundation

New parents hear about Tummy Time a lot. But why is it so important? Baby should always be on their back while sleeping, so when baby is awake you want to put them on their tummies so they can build neck, shoulder, and core muscles by looking up. Tummy Time can help prevent flat spots on the head and promote motor and sensory development.

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With the start of summer comes more outdoor playtime, including at the beach or swimming pool! As part of National Safety Month, here are some water safety tips for you and your kids. Safety comes first, and beaches and swimming pools can be dangerous if the proper precautions are not taken. For more water safety tips, head over to Pathways.org. #watersafety #watertips #nationalsafetymonth #babysafety #safetymonth #summersafety #waterrules #kidssafety #poolsafety

'Tis the season for sunscreen and baby swimsuits! ☀️ As part of National Safety Month, we're sharing some quick tips for you and your baby as you head out into the sunshine. For more sun safety tips, head over to Pathways.org. #sunsafety #safetytips #nationalsafetymonth #babysun #babysafety #babysafetymonth #sunscreentips #sunsafety #summersafety

Try these simple outdoor play safety tips to ensure little ones stay safe while exploring the outdoors! Read the Pathways.org blog for tips and safety guidelines you should follow. #outdoorplay #safety #outdoorplay #kidsafety

Safety Tips For Kids and Baby

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New parents experience a lot of firsts with their baby! It can be overwhelming at times… We try to make all this information a little easier to find and understand. Watch videos on early childhood development topics ranging from infant carriers to developing life skills to using mirrors to help development.

See all of baby's milestones for their first year. Watch the Pathways.org video series to see what motor, sensory, communication, and feeding milestones should look like from 0-12 months.

Watch this role play between a doctor and a parent at a well-baby visit. The parent expresses concern about her son’s development and, at first, the doctor gives her an unsatisfactory response but by documenting her son's development the doctor recommends a screening.

Quick Videos on Development

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Developing school readiness skills starts at birth through everyday moments like reading, singing, etc... Learn more: https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/series/developing-school-readiness-skills-from-0-12-months

Get your toddler talking! Try these 5 easy ways to add communication to your daily routine. Add language play into your daily routine without having to add extra activities!

Early Learning

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Track your baby's physical development from 3-15 months! These are typical physical development positions that baby should be able to do at their age. Click on the link to view the full handout to learn more about baby's development! #babydevelopment #childdevelopment #milestones #motorskills

Watch one mom, Jill, as she shares her story of Tummy Time with her two small sons, William and Stevie. Learn practical tips she used when her baby first resisted Tummy Time and the benefits she has seen since he became more comfortable with Tummy Time.

Many parents hear Tummy Time is important and know it helps build muscles, but how do you know baby is making progress during Tummy Time? Use these tips and abilities by age to ensure baby is continuing to develop though Tummy Time. Eventually, baby should prefer playing on their tummy to their back.

Motor Development

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Corrected age? Adjusted age? What does this all mean to parents of preemies? Here's a simple breakdown. #newborn #newbornbaby #pediatrics #preemie #prematurebaby #NICUbaby #babytips

Have you heard of “adjusting for prematurity” or “corrected age”? If baby is premature, it’s important to measure their milestones based on their corrected age. Read more about how you can adjust for prematurity at Pathways.org! #premature #prematurebaby #preemie #prematurity #nicu #parentingtips #adjustedage #nicubaby #nicuparent #preemieparent Copyright © 2020 Pathways Foundation

Premature Baby

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The best way to protect your child from toxic stress is to build them up before tough things happen. With the right support, they can be prepared if that time comes.

How do pets impact a child's development? From motor to executive function skills, discover the benefits of having pets! #childdevelopment #kidspets #familypets #petsafety #socialemotionalskills #communicationskills #kidsandpets #petfriend

Topics of Development

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Are you planning a long road trip with kids? If you're looking for a fun game to keep them entertained in the car, then here's a cute Road Trip Scavenger Hunt Game that's guaranteed to keep them occupied on a road trip, or even for just a short car ride.

Family Activities

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Is baby is ready to transition out of their crib? Find out how you can make the transition from crib to toddler bed easier. #toddlersleep #babycrib #toddlerbed #toddlertips #babytips #toddlerdevelopment #parentingtips

Every child is different, and their daily schedule, length of naps, and number of naps will vary. A consistent nap schedule, which usually takes about 3 months to develop, may greatly benefit your child! Babies and toddlers typically take different amounts of naps, and they'll shorten as they get older. Save this graphic to help navigate nap time schedules during your child's early years. #BabyNap #BabySleep #ParentingTips #ChildDevelopment #Pathwaysorg

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How to Dress Baby for Fall Weather

As the seasons change and temperatures drop, it can be hard to know how to dress baby! In the early months of life, baby is not able to regulate their body temperature, which means keeping them cool and warm is often done by what they’re wearing. Wearing comfortable layers and warm items like beanies and booties will help baby as the weather starts to cool. Learn more about how to dress baby at Pathways.org. #dressingbaby #babymilestones #dressbabyforweather #babyclothes

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Kids Learning Activities

How to Encourage Your Child with Praises Other Than "Good Job"

How many times a day do you say “good job!” to your child? Probably a lot! While it’s always wonderful to hear that you’re doing a “good job,” there are benefits to changing this common phrase so children learn other forms of encouragement. Learn some other ways to praise your kids at Pathways.org. #kidstips #childdevelopment #parentingtips #childencouragement

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Developmental Milestones

What are Baby's Milestones?

Baby's milestones are behavioral or physical checkpoints in children's development as they grow. All of our developmental milestones are validated by the American Academy of Pediatric findings. These are the core skills all children should be reaching. Talk with your healthcare provider if your child is not reaching one or more milestones. You can track baby's milestones with the FREE Pathways.org app. #babymilestones #babyabilities #babydevelopment #babytips

8-Step Home Workout with Baby

Get a move on – together! It's important to keep mom, dad, and baby moving, and working out together can be a great way to bond and exercise motor skills. Here are some exercises you can do with baby. Reminder: always make sure baby is safe while you do these exercises. Do light exercises based on your ability, and do not work out until exhaustion. Find more exercises at Pathways.org. #babydevelopment #babymotorskills #motordevelopment #parentingtips #workingout

Water Safety Tips for Your Family

With the start of summer comes more outdoor playtime, including at the beach or swimming pool! As part of National Safety Month, here are some water safety tips for you and your kids. Safety comes first, and beaches and swimming pools can be dangerous if the proper precautions are not taken. For more water safety tips, head over to Pathways.org. #watersafety #watertips #nationalsafetymonth #babysafety #safetymonth #summersafety #waterrules #kidssafety #poolsafety

When Can Baby Hold Their Head Up On Their Own?

Baby holding their head up is a gross motor skill, and even though it may seem simple, it’s a big challenge for them! You may notice in the early weeks they have difficulty holding their head up on their own. Baby’s head is big in relation to the size of their body! By 3 months, baby should be able to lift AND hold their head up. Track all baby's development and milestones with our FREE app: https://pathways.org/mobile-app/. #babymilestone #babydevelopment #grossmotorskills #motordevelopment

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Sun Safety Tips

'Tis the season for sunscreen and baby swimsuits! ☀️ As part of National Safety Month, we're sharing some quick tips for you and your baby as you head out into the sunshine. For more sun safety tips, head over to Pathways.org. #sunsafety #safetytips #nationalsafetymonth #babysun #babysafety #babysafetymonth #sunscreentips #sunsafety #summersafety

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How to Transition Baby Out Of Their Crib

Is baby is ready to transition out of their crib? Find out how you can make the transition from crib to toddler bed easier. #toddlersleep #babycrib #toddlerbed #toddlertips #babytips #toddlerdevelopment #parentingtips

Childhood Development

How to Help Your Child Sleep Better

Kids from 2-12 years old should get an average of 10 hours of sleep a night. Help your child get the hours they need by trying these sleeping tips! #kidshealth #kidssleep #sleep #childdevelopment #parenting #parentingtips #sleeptips #bettersleep #healthykids

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Screen Time Guidelines By Age

How much screen time should your child get? Use this guide to understand what screen time should look like at each age. For tips on how to make the most of screen time, go to Pathways.org. #parenting #parentingtips #screentime #screenfree #ScreenFreeWeek #earlyyears

8 Outdoor Play Safety Tips for Kids

Try these simple outdoor play safety tips to ensure little ones stay safe while exploring the outdoors! Read the Pathways.org blog for tips and safety guidelines you should follow. #outdoorplay #safety #outdoorplay #kidsafety

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5 Fun Activities for Grandparents and Young Kids

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4 key ways to boost your child's resilience

Strengthening your child's resilience is a lifelong task. But the sooner you start, the better equipped they'll be to handle life's challenges. Get tips on incorporating each of these things into your daily life.

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Why children crave consistency and clear expectations

Research shows that children thrive on routine and structure. Having consistent routines, rules, expectations, and boundaries helps them feel safe, secure, and in control. When children know what to expect and understand what's expected of them, they are more likely to feel confident and capable. We’ve provided some language you can use to help explain your expectations to your child and maintain consistency without disrupting your busy schedule.

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Sensory Milestones from Birth to 24 Months

Sensory development helps children explore and learn about the world through taste, touch, smell, hearing, and seeing. Track your child's growth and development with these milestones, and if you have any concerns, reach out to a healthcare provider. All milestones are supported by the American Academy of Pediatric findings.⁠ For more information on sensory development and milestones, head over to Pathways.org. #sensorydevelopment #sensorymilestones #babydevelopment #babymilestones #8senses

Parent Resources and Information

Find information and resources for parents on children’s development. Read helpful tips designed to help your child reach their fullest potential and maximize their abilities.

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Pathways.org | Free Resources on Children's Development