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Movement Strategies
Expert movement strategies from a Doctor of Physical Therapy to support motor development, coordination, and strength in infants, toddlers, and young children. Discover practical, play-based activities to promote milestones like rolling, crawling, and walking—designed to help your child move with confidence.
Throw into a Basket—Not at Me! When toddler throwing gets unruly
Getting hit with a ball, or other object, can hurt! Ouch! But, it's a part of a toddler's development...so, what can you do? Read on!
NewDayChildCoaching
Aug 183 min read
What Are Verbal Routines? How Can They Help My Child Communicate?
Verbal Routines are fun ways to encourage your child to communicate during your time together.
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Jul 73 min read
The Easiest Way to Enjoy Book Time with Your Young Child
Does your child flip through the pages of a book so quickly that you can't even see what's on the page? This post offers you strategies.
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Jun 22 min read
Singing for Choice: How Wheels on the Bus Encourages Communication
Are you looking for your child to engage more with you while you sing songs with them? Try modifying Wheels on the Bus this way!
Rachel Lynn, SLP
May 262 min read
Singing for Language & Movement: Active Songs to Support Your Child’s Vestibular Needs
Do you have a very active child? Have you tried pairing active singing to help them learn communication skills?
Rachel Lynn, SLP
May 193 min read
The Importance of Early Milestones: Why “Wait and See” Isn’t Always the Best Approach
Most babies develop skills naturally, but, what about the babies that don't? The blog exposes harm in using the "Wait and See" philosophy.
NewDayChildCoaching
May 53 min read
Building Communication Skills Through Age-Appropriate Chores
Did you know that daily chores can help your toddler have a greater sense of pride and accomplishment and strengthen their communication?
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Apr 212 min read
Teaching Language Through Play: Have Fun While Learning!
Did you know that active play, like tossing games, can be very motivating for children to learn language?
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Apr 73 min read
How Crawling Helps Boost Communication, Feeding, Problem-Solving, and More!
Crawling is so much more than a motor milestone!
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Mar 108 min read
Meet Amanda Rae, Occupational Therapist OT! Your Sensory and Vision Expert and Mom of Two Young Daughters!
Meet our own Amanda Rae, OTR and mom of two daughters!
NewDayChildCoaching
Mar 103 min read
Beyond Milestones: How a Multi-Disciplinary Approach Unlocks Your Child’s Full Potential
Did you know that each milestone is built upon the milestone preceding it? Did you know that each milestone matters in ways you may not know
NewDayChildCoaching
Mar 53 min read
Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! or Me! (or Your Toddler)
Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! As Sophia Petrillo says, "Picture this": You’re in a foreign country on vacation. You don’t...
Throw into a Basket—Not at Me! When toddler throwing gets unruly
Getting hit with a ball, or other object, can hurt! Ouch! But, it's a part of a toddler's development...so, what can you do? Read on!
Pass on the Pouch Why Less is More with Toddler Food Pouches, Especially for Autistics or Children with Sensory Processing Differences
Food pouches are all the rage--they're less messy and portable--but--there is a dark side of relying on them, especially for children with traits of Autism, neurodivergence, and/or Sensory Processing Differences.
Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! or Me! (or Your Toddler)
Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! As Sophia Petrillo says, "Picture this": You’re in a foreign country on vacation. You don’t...
Throw into a Basket—Not at Me! When toddler throwing gets unruly
Getting hit with a ball, or other object, can hurt! Ouch! But, it's a part of a toddler's development...so, what can you do? Read on!
Pass on the Pouch Why Less is More with Toddler Food Pouches, Especially for Autistics or Children with Sensory Processing Differences
Food pouches are all the rage--they're less messy and portable--but--there is a dark side of relying on them, especially for children with traits of Autism, neurodivergence, and/or Sensory Processing Differences.
Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! or Me! (or Your Toddler)
Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! As Sophia Petrillo says, "Picture this": You’re in a foreign country on vacation. You don’t...
Throw into a Basket—Not at Me! When toddler throwing gets unruly
Getting hit with a ball, or other object, can hurt! Ouch! But, it's a part of a toddler's development...so, what can you do? Read on!
Pass on the Pouch Why Less is More with Toddler Food Pouches, Especially for Autistics or Children with Sensory Processing Differences
Food pouches are all the rage--they're less messy and portable--but--there is a dark side of relying on them, especially for children with traits of Autism, neurodivergence, and/or Sensory Processing Differences.
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