Development – Page 5

Let’s Talk About: Top Choking Hazards and Prevention Tools

As a mom, my children’s safety, health, and happiness are of upmost importance. Over the course of the last couple of years since my daughter started eating solids, I have experienced a few “scary moments” where I thought my daughter was choking. And today I experienced it for the first time with my son. I knew he was choking and… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Childhood Attachment + Slumberkins

Conception is the initial stage of development and attachment begins in the womb. Growing babies can benefit from sound and touch while they are still in utero. The moment a baby is born, skin-to-skin contact is vital for emotional, physical, and mental growth. During this attachment bonding period, a mother and baby’s heartbeats will synchronize. It is a beautiful time… Read More

Let’s Talk About: The Secrets to a Successful Back to School Transition

It is difficult for most adults as well as children to transition going back to school after having an entire summer off. Whether you traveled or stayed home, your schedule was most likely a little different than it will be during the school year. Do you remember when your child was a toddler and you tried to make simple transitions… Read More

I Will Never Forget: A Letter to my Daughter

Dearest Daughter, I’ll never forget the first time I found out I was going to be a mother. Growing you inside me has never made me feel more complete. I’ll never forget the first time I felt you kick and the first time we picked out your name. I’ll never forget the first time I heard you cry. It was as if… Read More

Let’s Talk About: The Importance of Reading

I can’t emphasize how important reading is to your child. Every parent is a child’s first teacher. Reading to your child and having your child read on their own (even if it is just flipping the pages and looking at the pictures) is so important to increase language and literacy development. Frequently reading to your child will also increase memory,… Read More

Let’s Talk About: The Importance of Play

Last week I had the opportunity to be an “expert” guest on News 8 Morning Extra on the CW in San Diego talking about the importance of play, especially in a parent child relationship. Since I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, a registered play therapist, a university professor in parent child therapy and play therapy, and own a… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Toddlers, Television + KIDDO TV

As much as we would like to limit our children’s screen time to a minimum, we have to admit as parents that modern technology is helpful to us in moderation. I have found that utilizing programming on an airplane or long car ride has served beneficial as well as during the times I am nursing my baby or working from… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Our Baby Food Journey + Amara

Both of my children started showing developmental signs that they were ready for food at around 5 months old. Because my milk supply has always been just enough or seemingly barely enough at times, introducing foods has always been a little bit of a relief for me. I still nurse my son on command and as often as possible as… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Developmental Play and First Edventures

As a mom of two little ones, education is of upmost importance to me. A child’s brain develops most in the first few years of life and learning is crucial during this time period. As a registered play therapist that primarily works with small children in private practice there is nothing more rewarding to me than seeing children thrive cognitively,… Read More