Why Are Motor Skills Important?
Acquiring motor skills is just one part of children’s development. Mastering both fine and gross motor skills are important for children’s growth and independence. Having good motor control helps children explore the world around them and also helps with their cognitive development.
Source: pathways.org
Looking at Atypical vs Typical Infant Development (2mos)
The differences between typical and atypical development at 2 months are highlighted in this video. Looking at baby in multiple positions is helpful in the early detection of motor delays.Download the handout to accompany this video.
Source: pathways.org
https://pathways.org/watch/2-month-old-baby-typical-and-atypical-development/
Attachment What Works?
A booklet that outlines why attachment is so important and some ideas for parents and caregivers on how to support and build attachment
Source: csefel.vanderbilt.edu
American Autism Association
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that causes issues with communication, social, verbal, and motor skills. The most important thing to know about autism is that it is a spectrum disorder, meaning its affects vary from person to person.
Source: myautism.org
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Resources for families, Information about the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Concise, up-to-date information on mental health issues affecting children, teenagers, and their families.
Source: aacap.org/
https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Family_Resources/Home.aspx
Role of Fathers (Podcast)
Dr. Kyle Pruett talks about the important and unique role fathers play in the lives of their children.
Source: erotothree.org
https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/290-the-influence-of-fathers-on-young-children-s-development
Military and Veteran Families Support
Tools for parents to use as they navigate the many transitions that are a part of military-connected life.
Source: zerotothree.org
https://www.zerotothree.org/parenting/military-and-veteran-families-support
Media and Young Children (Podcast)
Dr. Ellen Wartella talks about recent research on the impact of media on young children and how parents can use this information to make good decisions around the use of TV and other “screens.”
Source: zerotothree.org
https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/284-the-influence-of-media-on-young-children-s-development
Day and Nighttime Wetting - VIDEO
Some children have trouble staying dry at night. Others have trouble making it to the bathroom during the daytime. But many children have a little trouble with both day and night issues.
Source: youtube.com/watch?v=O5pBkSxlvrw&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5pBkSxlvrw&feature=youtu.be
Questions to Ask Childcare
Website provides families looking for child care with profiles of childcare providers located throughout Utah.
Source: careaboutchildcare.utah.gov