As parents, we’re always on the lookout for ways to support our child’s growth, but it can be challenging to know where to start. With Sparkler, a child development app available to Utah families, you gain access to tools that make it easier to engage with your child’s developmental journey. One standout feature is Sparkler’s
Seeking care for your child can be scary especially when your child is frightened and doesn’t understand what is happening. With everything going on during a child’s treatment it can be hard to answer their questions and cater to their needs. That is why we have Child Life Specialists, a member of your child’s care
Transitioning from one activity to another can be challenging for adults and children. Being told “it’s time to go” out of nowhere can make adults scramble to finish up last-minute items we forgot to do. For a child, it’s no different. We might not see it from their perspective, especially when the activity is fun
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
I don’t know about you, but my almost two-year-old is always looking for something new to do. Compiled below is a list of safety tips as you introduce new toys to your child. You can also find ideas we have learned in our house for affordable, age-appropriate fun as your little one develops from newborn
I remember babysitting my young niece not too long ago. All evening she asked, “Cars?” This was code for, “Could we watch the movie Cars?” Soon I turned on the TV and sat with my niece as she watched intently. I became intrigued as I started to notice she did not take her eyes off
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
Nearly all children could benefit from social/emotional coaching. The purpose of social and emotional coaching is to help children learn social skills, emotional intelligence, and behaviors. These abilities can help children relate to their peers and regulate their own emotions. It might sound like a daunting task for parents and caregivers to teach children how
Nationally every year, on the first Wednesday of February, the United States celebrates ‘Girls and Women in Sports Day.‘ This holiday was first observed in 1987 to honor the greatest female volleyball player of her time, Flo Hyman, who worked tirelessly to create equity in sports. Although she died of a genetic disorder while playing in
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood,” Fred Rogers (zerotothree.org 2018). Before our children develop language skills to ask questions about the world around them, they learn by using their senses. They explore and
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