My third child was born with a birth defect on her left thumb. I was relieved that it was her left hand so that it wouldn’t interfere with her learning to write. After all, most people are right-handed, right? She started out using both hands equally, but now she definitely writes with her left hand. …
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In our previous post, “Choosing Age-Appropriate Fun for Your Wiggly Little One Part 1,” we shared toy safety tips and inexpensive learning toys for children 0-2 years old. You can also find ideas we have learned for affordable, age-appropriate fun as your little one develops from 2 years old to 5 below. Put these lists …
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Before working at Help Me Grow Utah, I spent ten years as a children’s librarian and fell in love with early literacy. No, I was not teaching toddlers and preschoolers to read, but I was instead teaching parents to put into practice the underlying skills kids need to be good readers when they are ready. …
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Learning a new language is not an easy task. There can be a lot of barriers present in learning a second language: different conjugations, unknown pronunciations, atypical phrases, and the list goes on. However, as someone who learned a language as a child, I have come to highly appreciate the unique abilities that emerged in …
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“No two children develop alike.” “Don’t compare your child to someone else’s child.” Don’t get me wrong, this advice has its place. However, there are always two sides to every coin. A range exists for when children are most ready and able to learn certain skills, and if we aren’t seeing those skills there might …
Speech Development 12-18 Months: When to Seek Extra Help Read More »
It seems like news and information about child development is always changing. It can be hard to keep up with the most current science, theories, and parenting techniques. ZERO TO THREE recently compiled a list of hot, new articles and we wanted to share them with you! Touch to Baby’s Lips Sets off Intense Brain Response New …
Hot Off the Presses: New Information in the World of Child Development (2018) Read More »
Growing up I always loved summer. I loved being able to play in the sun, spend more time with my grandparents, and most importantly not having to go to bed early! It was always a sad time when my parents started putting us to bed early to prepare for school. With school approaching quickly I …
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As a parent support specialist with Help Me Grow Utah, I sometimes get asked questions regarding receiving an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis. Frequent questions often sound like Does Help Me Grow screen for autism? My pediatrician administered the M-CHAT to my child and it said he is at high risk– doesn’t that count as …
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We all know that tummy time is important! Tummy time helps your baby develop her neck, back, and shoulder muscles. Not only does tummy time help your child be ready to crawl and walk, it also helps her to be ready to drink from a cup and eat solid foods. The recommended time for tummy …
Have you ever heard the terms “language delay” and “speech delay” being thrown around almost interchangeably? Perhaps you’ve heard that children who learn two languages are more prone to speech delays? These terms and possibilities can be very overwhelming, especially when we want the best possible speech outcomes for our children. Hopefully, this article will …
Is it a Speech Delay, Language Delay or Bilingualism? Read More »
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