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Halloween fun is for everyone! For kids with sensory sensitivities, a few simple changes can make the festivities more comfortable. Check out these sensory-friendly ideas, and read our therapist-approved article for more tips! 🎃 pathways.org/how-to-help-mak… #inclusivehalloween
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Looking for fun family activities to do at home this Halloween? 👻 Each one builds skills like motor, sensory, play, social-emotional, communication, and more! 🎃 Get more ideas for at-home Halloween activities: pathways.org/halloween-activ… #halloweenactivities #familyfun
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Did your toddler skip crawling? Crawling builds coordination and core strength, even in walkers! Get more crawling tips: pathways.org/my-toddler-neve… #crawling #toddlertips
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It's Audiology Awareness Month! Baby should get a hearing screening soon after birth. If Baby doesn't startle at loud noises, respond to familiar voices, or react to their name, tell their healthcare provider. Get suggestions for hearing activities: pathways.org/hearing-sense-a…
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October is AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Awareness Month! AAC helps kids with hearing or speech difficulties understand and express themselves without hindering speech development. Learn more about AAC: pathways.org/augmentative-an… ! #aac #aacforkids
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Most babies experience stranger anxiety, but it looks different in each child! Baby's age, attachment to you, and temperament all shape how they react to new people. Learn more about helping Baby with stranger anxiety: pathways.org/fear-of-strange…! #strangeranxiety
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When it comes to 2-month-old Baby in a #standingposition, watch the full video to see the positioning of Baby’s trunk and extremities for a typical motor assessment. Check out the therapist-approved handout on the typical movements of a #2monthold: pathways.org/videos/2-month-…
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Babies need exercise too! Tummy Time builds Baby's neck, back, shoulder, and core muscles to help them lift their head, roll, sit, and crawl. Download our FREE Pathways app to use the Tummy Timer with Baby: pathways.org/baby-does-not-l…! #TummyTime #babytips
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Abilities are play, social, coordination, daily activity, and self-expression skills that show Baby's development. Here are 0-2 month old abilities for Baby: pathways.org/track/milestone…–2+Months?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=milestones&utm_content=article
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Happy Tummy Time Day! Starting Tummy Time soon after birth and continuing through the first year supports healthy development. Try our Tummy Timer and track Baby's milestones in the 'Track' tab of our FREE app: pathways.org/topics-of-devel… #TummyTime
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October is SIDS Awareness Month. SIDS rates fell after the 1992 Back to Sleep campaign, but infant deaths from accidental suffocation have risen. Remember the ABCs of safe sleep: Alone, Back, Crib. Learn more: pathways.org/videos/safe-bab… #SIDSAwarenessMonth #safesleep #babysleep
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Imitation helps your toddler make sense of the world and shows they look up to you! From executive function and communication skills to empathy and confidence, imitation play helps build many important skills for your child's development! Learn more: pathways.org/imitation-play-…
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W-sitting is typically first seen around toddler age. It's okay for your child to move into a W-position sometimes. However, make sure you encourage your child to sit in all kinds of positions. Learn more: pathways.org/what-is-w-sitti…
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Looking for fun family activities this fall? These #fallactivities will encourage the whole family to turn off the TV, step away from the computer, put the phone down, and get active together! Get the full list of activities to do with the entire family: pathways.org/10-family-activ…
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Baby's core muscles play a big role in helping them move, play, and explore their world with purpose. Work on Baby's core strength every day to help them grow up to be strong and healthy! Check out some ways here: pathways.org/ways-to-build-b…
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Independent play can be an important time for your child to explore and learn more about themselves. It can boost confidence, creativity, problem-solving, self-regulation, and so much more. Here are tips on how to encourage independent play in your child: pathways.org/independent-pla…
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Bath time keeps Baby healthy and clean and can even help teach independence as they get older. A simple, predictable baby bath routine can make the whole experience easier (and even enjoyable!) for both of you. Get bath time tips for Baby: pathways.org/setting-up-a-ba…
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When it comes to 2-month-old Baby in a #sidelyingposition, watch the full video to see the exact positioning of Baby’s trunk and extremities for a typical motor assessment. Check out the therapist-approved handout on the typical movements of a #2monthold: pathways.org/videos/2-month-…
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Today is the International Day of Sign Languages. Baby sign language is a way to communicate with Baby before they learn to speak. Learn different hand and body gestures to help Baby communicate with you: pathways.org/how-can-i-pract… #signlanguage
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#Milestones are key behavioral and physical checkpoints in children's development. Baby should be reaching specific motor, sensory, and communication milestones by their 36-month well-baby visit. See all 30-36 month milestones: pathways.org/track/milestone…
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