When we talk about the skills kids need to thrive in school, at home, and in life, we often think of focus, organization, memory, and the ability to manage emotions. All of these fall under one essential area of development: executive functioning. Executive functioning skills and the whole child is one area that parenting support […]
When we talk about child development, we often focus on academic readiness, language milestones, and sensory integration. But one critical area of development often flies under the radar: functional life skills. These are the everyday routines and tasks that help children become more independent, confident, and capable in real life. In this post, we’ll explore: […]
Our next resource in our series on parenting support is a topic that caregivers or educators of early learners will find interesting…we’re talking how and WHY to incorporate whole child concepts in literacy. This is an important one because if you are a trained professional, then you may recognize the impact that the whole child […]
Sleep isn’t just a nighttime battle or a parenting milestone, it’s a foundational part of whole child development. When a child isn’t getting enough sleep, we often see challenges across the board: in behavior, emotions, learning, and sensory regulation. That’s why sleep isn’t a separate issue. It’s actually a huge part of the whole picture […]
Language and communication happen all day long even before the child says their first words. From snack time to story time, your daily routines are filled with opportunities to build your child’s communication skills. Whether they’re learning their first words or starting to form complex sentences, language development is closely tied to connection, interaction, and […]
In this blog post, we’re coving simple, daily strategies to help your child feel more regulated, focused, and calm. Grab the free printable PDF below for the full list of sensory processing strategies for parents. Sensory processing is how the nervous system receives messages from the senses and turns them into appropriate motor and behavioral […]
When we think about helping our kids grow stronger, more coordinated, or more independent, motor skills are often at the top of the list. From zipping up a coat to running across the playground, both fine and gross motor development are critical pieces of a child’s overall growth. But here’s what we sometimes miss: Motor […]
In this blog post, we want to pull together a massive resource list of Parenting Support That Starts at Home. You’ll find 10 blog posts below that each have specific strategies related to different aspects of development, and simple routines that can be done within the day to promote development. Each blog post has a […]
As parents, we’re juggling meals, laundry, school drop-off, and bedtime routines. Even with those busy schedules, we have the random thoughts of whether or not we’re “doing enough” to support our child’s development. But here’s the good news: you don’t need fancy tools or special programs to help your child grow. It starts right in […]
When you’re worried about your child’s development, whether it’s speech delays, motor coordination, or emotional challenges, it can feel overwhelming to know what to do next. While you’re waiting for evaluations or services, there are simple, meaningful actions you can take right away to support your child’s growth. Here are three strategies pulled directly from […]