Listen, I am not great at limiting screen time in my house! Some days the TV stays on all day, even if we aren't actively watching. It goes on when I shower, cook a meal, or do a chore...
Have you ever scrolled through social media to find the ever-so-perfectly-posed picture? Flawless skin, immaculate home, cute matching outfits with the kiddos, Starbucks in hand… Sometimes I tell myself “I will never have my life together like that…” as I...
I’m sure some of you know that all too familiar moment when you sit in the rocking chair holding your baby and tears just start coming—all of those emotions we carry day to day and month to month pouring out. As...
Summer is close, mama. The kids are getting antsy, you can feel the sunshine (when the wind doesn’t bring clouds), and all you can think about was when you could relax outside without your little one calling for you...
With the holidays quickly approaching, I thought it would be helpful to gather a list of gift ideas. Not just any “gift” ideas but those that are meaningful and encourage development.  I enlisted the help from my colleagues, and together...
The Best Halloween Board Books for Toddlers   Are you looking for the cutest Halloween books for toddlers? I got you covered! Look no more - I’ve curated the best board books with just a pinch of spook to add to...
Studying developmental milestones and observing them in children was something I focused on while completing my degree. I remember going on home visits and observing if children were within the normal range for development, and I loved asking the...
Every state requires that infants and children ride buckled up. Using a car seat correctly can help prevent injuries to your infant. The biggest mistake new parents make is keeping the new car seat in the box. Some new...
Hello everyone! With Halloween just around the corner; I have a month's worth of themed arts and crafts to enjoy with my clients!  In a previous blog post I wrote about the importance of play in the development and strengthening...
Are you sending a child off to Kindergarten for the first time? If you are, I understand all the emotions that may be brewing as summer comes to an end. You might feel anxious about your child being away from...

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Befriend the Bats

My family had the chance to do Bat Night at the zoo in Idaho Falls this year, something that we had been looking forward...