Kamloops Infant Development Society

The Kamloops Infant Development Society is looking for a part-time Consultant.

Just a reminder...
The Kamloops Infant Development Society is holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday June 28th at 6pm. Location: 801 McGill Road, Kamloops, BC, V2C 6R1. Please call 250-371-4140 and speak to Diane Walker if you are interested in attending.

The Kamloops Infant Development Society is holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday June 28th at 6pm. Location: 801 McGill Road, Kamloops, BC, V2C 6R1. Please call 250-371-4140 and speak to Diane Walker if you are interested in attending.

Take a moment.

"Why is my child suddenly not eating?"
If you have a little one in your home who is refusing to eat, check out this short, 5-minute podcast aimed at easing your mind regarding your child's eating habits.

https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/kids-zone/all/2019/02/why-my-child-suddenly-not-eating #:~:text=It%20might%20seem%20like%20your,ages%20of%201%20and%205

Infant Massage
Touch is your baby's first language.

Learn soothing ways to help your baby sleep better, get relief from tummy upsets and grow well. Strengthen your bond with your child and connect with other parents in a calm, supportive place where your baby's crying is understood and welcomed.

In person Tuesday afternoons 1:15-2:15pm Nov 21 - Dec 19 @ 801 McGill Rd. One or two spots available. To register call 250.371.4140 ext 243 or email [email protected]

"Being touched and caressed, being massaged, is food for the infant; food as necessary as minerals, vitamins, and proteins" - Dr. Frederick Leboyer, M.D.

Infant Massage
Touch is your baby's first language.

Learn soothing ways to help your baby sleep better, get relief from tummy upsets and grow well. Strengthen your bond with your child and connect with other parents in a calm, supportive place where your baby's crying is understood and welcomed.

In person 1-2pm Fridays May 26 - June 16 @ 801 McGill Rd.

"Being touched and caressed, being massaged, is food for the infant; food as necessary as minerals, vitamins, and proteins" - Dr. Frederick Leboyer, M.D.

To register call 250.371.4140 ext 243 or email [email protected]

"Touch is the first point of entry into the attachment system." - Kim Barthel

We do not need to "toughen up" our children, nor do we need to distract from or cajole them out of their feelings.

When we make space for our children to fully FEEL those big feelings, then they can practice returning back to calm.

In time, this neural pathway will become more worn, and they will be more easily return to a regulated state when big feelings pay them a visit. ❤️

What are the benefits of reading aloud to kids?
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What are signs of sensory overload? Sensory overload is the overstimulation of the senses, be it sight or smell that makes it difficult for the brain to process/organize information. Via

Infant Massage

Touch is your baby's first language.

Learn soothing ways to help your baby sleep better, get relief from tummy upsets and grow well. Strengthen your bond with your child and connect with other parents in a calm, supportive place where your baby's crying is understood and welcomed.

In person 1:30-2:30pm Mondays August 8-29 @ 801 McGill Rd.

"Being touched and caressed, being massaged, is food for the infant; food as necessary as minerals, vitamins, and proteins" - Dr. Frederick Leboyer, M.D.

To register call 250.371.4140 ext 243 or email [email protected]

"Touch is the first point of entry into the attachment system." - Kim Barthel

A cute little song.

Slowly Garden Snail

Lovely little song for connecting face-to-face with baby and teaching parts of the face.
Enjoy!!

Eyes Nose Cheeky Cheeky Chin

We are always here to help. Give us a call if you have any questions and speak with a trained Infant Development Consultant 250-371-4140

What to Do If You Suspect A Delay Every child develops a little differently. Sometimes children just need a little more time than others. Sometimes healthcare providers tell parents to “wait ...

This is a really great way to encourage language development.

Narrate Your Day to Help Baby’s Communication | Pathways.org Try “narrating your day” to encourage baby to talk, help increase their vocabulary, and strengthen baby’s communication skills.

Did you know kids can gain important life skills through play? Help kids make the most of playtime with this play chart!

➡️ View Pathways.org's Play Brochure for play activities that help kids meet milestones (from birth to 6 years of age): https://pathways.org/print/play-brochure/

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The perfect song to encourage oral motor development in young children.

Jeremiah Blow the Fire

A fun song to encourage mouth-opening and oral motor development!

Raindrops A fun song to encourage mouth-opening and oral motor development

Kat's Kozy Korner. On location for a special episode...Mobility Matters!!

Kat's Kozy Korner Mobility Matters

Rock Me Gently

Rock Me Gently

A fun way to model language development!!

A Fun Way to Model Language!!

The #1 reason to sing to your baby is...

The #1 reason to sing to your baby is...

Hello Hello!!!
Looking forward to seeing you guys soon!!

Zoom link below!

“Ask IDP" is an opportunity to Zoom with trained Infant Development Consultants to ask questions about your child's development. Join us Monday afternoons from 1:30 - 2:30 for this informal Q&A.

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