✌️Signs can help your child understand what you are saying as well as help them say more words! ❤️These are my top fave in terms of “power words” that apply all throughout your day! ✔️fun fact- signs typically become words within 3 months! 👋Hi! I’m Kelly, a pediatric speech therapist and early intervention specialist. My goal is to bridge my knowledge to you so you feel confident when supporting your child’s development! 👯Follow me @bridgingchilddevelopment for more tips and resources! #babyde

What’ve you seen when you’re out? Babies, toddlers and children mesmerized with a screen in the car, at the grocery store, at a sporting event, at a restaurant! We have normalized this in our culture but it comes at a cost. The guidelines set forth by European, Canadian, and American Pediatric Association clearly delineate that NO screen time is recommended before the age of 2 years in young children. It wreaks havoc on their attention system (Christakis et. al, 2018) and young brains are more p

👇Type the word ICPSUMMIT below to get a link to our FREE Children’s Mental Health & Parenting Summit 👇 Thank you @kerwinrae for this reminder. Intrinsic motivation comes from within, while extrinsic motivation arises from external factors. When you are intrinsically motivated, you engage in an activity because you enjoy it and get personal satisfaction from doing it. When you are extrinsically motivated, you do something in order to gain an external reward. We want children to have INTRINSIC m

KICK YOUR KIDS OUTSIDE! Being outdoors offers numerous benefits for children, supporting their physical, mental, and emotional development. Here are some key reasons why outdoor play and time in nature are so beneficial: 1. PHYSICAL HEALTH * Helps children stay active and healthy. * Playing outdoors enhances both fine and gross motor skills as children engage in activities that involve balance, coordination, and strength. * Sunlight exposure helps the body produce vitamin D, which is crucial for