Nap Transitions in the First 18 Months
Ultimate Guide to Managing Nap Transitions in the First 18 Months There’s nothing quite like sleep challenges to test your patience as a new parent. Just when you feel you have cracked your baby’s nap routine, everything changes again. Nap transitions can be confusing and emotionally draining, but they are a normal and healthy […]
Children’s Preferences
ABOUT PREFERENCES Everyone has things they really enjoy doing, and things they’d rather avoid. (Tasks, commitments, some conversations, and so on.) Looking at the big picture, varied preferences make the world go round. What if we all focused on—or avoided—the same activities, such as reading, painting, dancing, playing soccer, or whatever? It would pose […]
Building Confidence One Small Goal at a Time: A Guide for Preschool Parents
Goal setting can often be an encouraging way to help children grow, build responsibility, and develop healthy habits. For preschoolers, this can start their journey in self-growth, but approaching it the right way is critical for success. School-based therapists emphasize that the issue isn’t the goal setting itself, but it’s how those goals are […]
Baby’s First Tooth: Essential Information for Parents
That first tiny tooth means more than just a new smile. It is a sign your little one is growing, changing, and stepping into a whole new phase of babyhood. You might feel a mix of excitement and worry. One moment you’re snapping a photo, and the next you’re soothing sore gums and wondering if […]
The Importance of Including Grandparents in Contingency Planning When Raising Children with Special Needs
When a parent has a child with special needs, whether a physical disability, chronic illness, or neurodivergent condition, contingency planning is often avoided. Perhaps they’re unsure how to start, or hesitant to face a future when they’re no longer around. But preparing for the unknown can be a profound act of love, one that […]
Understanding Pelvic Health and Pelvic Organ Prolapse Before, During, and After Childbirth
Pelvic health is an important but often overlooked component of women’s health, particularly before and after childbirth. Pelvic organ prolapse is a common and frequent condition in the population of the United States, roughly affecting half of all women to some degree. How does pregnancy and childbirth influence pelvic floor health? While […]