Parents as Teachers - Woodson County

If baby isn’t enjoying Tummy Time, try some of these ideas ⬇️

If baby resists Tummy Time...
⏰ Do a couple minutes of Tummy Time after every diaper change or after every bath so baby starts to expect it
❌ Avoid Tummy Time immediately after feeding

If baby cries during Tummy Time...
😀 Try doing Tummy Time exercises when baby is most happy (you know your baby best!)
🥰 Get down on the floor at baby’s eye level. Baby loves your face!

➡️ Remember: Every bit of makes a difference!

Don’t get discouraged. If you have done plenty of Tummy Time with baby, but are concerned they are not meeting their milestones, bring your concerns to baby’s pediatrician or healthcare provider.

Questions on Tummy Time? Here's our post on everything you need to know: https://pathways.org/topics-of-development/tummy-time/

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Please join us as we kick-off the new time AND place for our Mom & Infant Support Group!

✨This support group is not ONLY for breastfeeding moms - any way you feed your baby is perfect to us! Bottle, breast, tube, etc!

This group's admin consists of a Mental Health Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist, multiple Certified Lactation Counselors, and multiple Nurses across many disciplines - including Labor & Delivery + Postpartum Care. If your baby is brand new to 2 years old, we would love to be there for you! We are here for weight checks, lactation support, mental health guidance, feeding issues, and more!

Bring your babies and join us Thursday, September 12th, from 7:30a-8:30a at the Rec Center! 🫶🏻

Check out our free Parents as Teachers program! We partner with parents to help them better understand their child's development, improve parenting practices, and identify developmental delays or health issues early. Together, we'll prepare your child for success! Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02Ck7NT0

Every great achiever had someone that believed in them 💯❤️

You may be able to tell if your little one is happy or upset but can you tell if they're hungry or full? 👶🍼 Your baby's cues change as they get older and are able to communicate more, so look for these signs to help you know if they want "more" or are "all done."

➡️ Check out our feeding guide for a list of feeding milestones and appropriate foods to feed baby by age: https://pathways.org/print/feeding-checklist/

Ball rescue mission alert! ⛑️🟢 Tape plastic balls to a wall using painter's tape. Then watch as baby tries to grab and pull off the tape to get the prize! Try changing it up by taping other toys to the wall. This 7+ month baby activity helps your little one develop their fine motor, hand-eye coordination, and balancing skills. Supervision required.

➡️ Play more 7-9 month baby games: https://pathways.org/growth-development/7-9-months/games/

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How modeling might look for analytic vs gestalt development! But as always, we don’t want to pressure kids to speak if speaking is difficult for them!

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Pathways.org | Tools to maximize your child's development Free online resources to make sure your child's development is on track. View our informational videos and brochures or visit our baby games calendar.

😴 Consistent bedtime rituals help create a sense of security for young children. A good night's sleep is a gift for both kids and parents alike. What are some things you do to set your child (or yourself!) up for a good sleep?💤

👶🏼 Baby is motivated to squat when they want to pick something up. Babies use squatting instead of bending since it’s easier to balance compared to bending over.

Squatting usually happens after baby has taken their first steps and they become more confident in their walking.

Try out these activities to help baby squat! 👍🏼

Learn more about when baby will start squatting: https://pathways.org/when-will-baby-start-squatting/

Download the FREE Pathways.org app 📲 to track baby's milestones: https://pathways.org/mobile-app/

5 Reasons Why Your Newborn Baby Is Crying | Pathways.org Hungry? Tired? Dirty Diaper? Your baby's tears might be telling you something. Check out the top 5 reasons babies cry.

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Positional Plagiocephaly & Torticollis Defined | Terminology Find out about positional plagiocephaly (also known as flat head syndrome) and positional torticollis, including how to prevent them.

Did you know that your baby can start Tummy Time as soon as they come home from the hospital? 🙌🏼

Tummy Time helps baby meet developmental milestones and develop their core muscles. ✅

Try out these tips to help baby with Tummy Time!

For more information and Tummy Time tips, visit Pathways.org: https://pathways.org/topics-of-development/tummy-time/