Is It Ok to Skip Crawling
This is a question that comes up frequently. Depending on who you ask you will get different...
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The Starfish Blog
Tips and ideas to help children develop physically and occupationally, making movement enjoyable for parents, caregivers, educators and kids of all ages!
Posts by Stacy Menz:
Troubleshooting Crawling
We get a lot of questions about crawling. We will address some of the most common here!
Tips for Getting Your Little One Crawling
Your little one may be moving around on their belly or they may be only wanting to stand. What are...
My Baby Can Sit – Now What?
I find there are two types of babies who sit. The ones who are ‘professional sitters’ as I like to...
All About Pull to Sit
Pull to sit is a great way to work on head control and core strength with your little one. It’s...
Working on Reaching
Reaching is a way that your little one begins to purposefully interact with their environment....
Baby Abs!
When babies are born they are in a flexed position and tummy time helps them to work on their...
Side Sitting
We love side sitting! Why you may wonder? Well because it requires your little one to use their...
Fine Tuning Motor Control
Sometimes kids know how they want to move but have a hard time getting their body to execute the...
5 Ways to Use Pillows
Anyone getting cabin fever yet? The kids are getting bored and tired of all their toys at home, but...