by Marilee Hartling | Feb 21, 2011 | 0-6 Months, Featured, Uncategorized
8 Characteristics of Your 6 Month Old Infant 1. Pushes up on straight arms when on tummy 2. Brings feet to mouth 3. Picks up small objects and transfers from one hand to the other 4. Rolls Back to stomach 5. Responds to name, turns, and looks 6. Vocalizes 7. ...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 19, 2011 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Featured, Uncategorized
What Children Learn in Toddler Groups Valentine Hand Prints One of our toddlers in this picture enjoys having his hand painted by Ariko while mommy provides him with support. He is making a handprint for Valentine’s Day! Some children have difficulty with...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 18, 2011 | 0-6 Months, Featured, Uncategorized
7 Characteristics of 5 Month Old Infants 1. Maintains head control when pulled to sitting position 2. Turns and rolls over 3. Reaches and grasps for dangling objects 4. Beginning to use one-handed reaching for things on a table 5. Looks for dropped or partially...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 16, 2011 | 0-6 Months, Featured, Uncategorized
Come join our “Tummy Time Workshop” at the Pump Station Hollywood on March 25th, Friday at 1PM! In our workshop, we demonstrate and practice some easy techniques to make it enjoyable for both you and your baby. You can begin as soon as your baby is born....
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 3, 2011 | Featured, Preschool, Uncategorized
If the very thought of choosing a preschool has you reaching for the vodka or mumbling, half-glazed, something about home-schooling your toddler in Bali, you are suffering from Preschool Psychosis! But have no fear! We have some tips to help you through. When...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 1, 2011 | 0-6 Months, Featured, Uncategorized
A “Tummy Time” Play Date I had a very enjoyable lunch last week with Charmayne Ross PT, DS. Charmayne is the director of physical therapy at Dynamic Therapies off the 210 freeway in Arcadia. Charmayne was so glad to hear that our staff is offering...
by Marilee Hartling | Jan 24, 2011 | Featured, Twins, Uncategorized
Twin Parenting Time alone with each of your children is an essential part of nurturing you child’s sense of individuality, confidence, and sense of self. The challenges of twin parenting mean that giving this kind of essential time to each of your children requires...
by Marilee Hartling | Jan 22, 2011 | 0-6 Months, Featured, Uncategorized
6 Characteristics of Your 4 Month Old Baby’s Development 1. Eye & head movements are well coordinated 2. Vocalizes, squeals, “talks” to people 3. maintains grasp on objects and brings them to mouth 4. Raises head to 90 degrees on tummy 5. head...
by Marilee Hartling | Jan 21, 2011 | 0-6 Months, Featured, Uncategorized
6 Characteristics of Your 3 Month Old Baby’s Development 1. Briefly follows objects with eyes and head 2. Vocalizes when spoken to 3. On tummy, raises and lowers head 4. Uses hand to explore face, eyes, mouth 5. May reach for objects 6. Now developing patterns...
by Marilee Hartling | Jan 18, 2011 | 0-6 Months, Featured, Uncategorized
4 Characteristics of Your 2 Month Old Baby’s Development l. Visually aware of surroundings 2. Interacts with others, shows pleasure and distress 3. Interested in sounds 4. Beginning to lift head on tummy Play Activities at 2 months Interactive Visual Play:...
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