Build a Team After a Diagnosis
It is late March 2017, and I am in the middle of Frederik Meijer Gardens with my husband and toddler, who has bilateral clubfeet. I get a call from my…
Teacher teaching students to read
Boosting Early Literacy: 5 Essential Tips
What is literacy? Literacy is the skill of gaining information from written word and being able to communicate that information to others both verbally and in writing. Literacy allows individuals…
Beyond Words: Tips for Secure Baby-Mom Attachment
Babies need a healthy connection with their parents and caregivers to feel secure and to adapt to the outside world. Some parents feel a special bond as soon as they…
Babysitting playing with a kid.
Finding a Trusted Babysitter: Your Ultimate Guide
One of the most difficult things to do as a parent is find time for yourself, whether that’s uninterrupted time at home, or a night out with friends or your…
What are Sensory Bottles?
Sensory bottles are an amazing tool that can be used for so many different things. It is likely that if you are working with one of our Family Support Navigators…
Breastfeeding vs. Formula: Make an Informed Choice
Formula feeding with a bottle or breastfeeding: that is the question. Listed below are some advantages and disadvantages of each option. Advantages of breastfeeding: Human milk has antibodies that protect…
Making Mealtime Easier: Get Kids to Eat Without Stress!
Mealtime with a toddler can be exhausting, frustrating, and confusing. One minute, their favorite food may be oatmeal. The next minute, they sling the oatmeal to the dog in a…
Dealing With a Diagnosis
My middle child is six years old. He was born at 33 weeks and spent time in the NICU. He’s a very spirited child. He’s funny, creative, caring, a leader,…
Hablar del tacto
Los padres suelen preocuparse por cómo hablar del tacto sin alarmar a sus hijos. Una forma de conseguirlo es hablar del tacto desde una edad temprana sin referirse a partes…
Embracing Boundaries: Talking Good Touch Bad Touch
Parents often worry about talking about touch without alarming their children. One way to accomplish this is to talk about touch from a young age without referring to specific body…