We all hear about the developmental milestones our children should hit like rolling over, crawling, or walking. But fine motor skill milestones are just as important to your child’s overall development. Today I want to share fine motor developmental milestones for ages 0-6. This list is the average age a child should meet these milestones, […]
Typical Pencil Grasp Development for Writing
Proper pencil grasp development for writing starts a lot earlier than you think in children. From the time your child starts grasping for objects with their hands, they are developing pencil grasp. If your child has ever received or been evaluated for Occupational Therapy, this is one thing that the therapist will be looking at […]
4 Tips on Including Tummy Time In Your Baby’s Day
We often hear about putting babies on their tummies for “tummy time.” However, many babies do not like this activity. Today I am sharing 4 tips to include tummy time in your baby’s day. Some other benefits of tummy time include: Promotes muscle development and strength in the neck and shoulders Helps prevent tight neck muscles […]