5 Tips to Get Your Toddler Walking
- Change up the surface: If your little one is walking along the furniture, encourage them to...
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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 about Developmental Milestones:
Baby Walkers and Jumpers
Are walkers and jumpers beneficial for your infant? I hate to tell you but the answer is going to...
5 Activities with a Step Stool
A step stool is something almost all families have and always seems to come in handy around the...
Hopping Activities
Hopping on one foot is generally seen around 3-4 years of age for typically developing children....
Jumping Activities
Jumping using a 2 footed takeoff and landing is a gross motor milestone that is generally seen...
Walking Backwards
Walking backwards is a gross motor milestone that is typically seen around 1.5 to 2 years of age....
Heart Pumping Fun
February is American Heart Month! One great way to celebrate is to get moving as a family. Here...
Foam Roller Exercises
A foam roller is a versatile use of equipment that can be used to assist with stretching,...
Activities to Increase Coordination
Coordination involves gross motor movements that require motor planning, accuracy, and timing. It...
W-Sitting: Alternative Positions
Does your child prefer to W-sit? W-sitting is common in children who have decreased core strength...
3 Ways to Use the Boppy for Motor Development
The Boppy tends to be a staple on most new parents registry. It’s generally promoted to support...