By Therapist and parent coach, Hayley Goldberg Early childhood is a time of monumental growth for our toddlers and preschoolers. They are growing in so many areas—physically, cognitively, and emotionally. With their leaps in growth and development our little guys are beginning to explore their world more and enjoy a lot more experiences, and with these experiences come more feelings. What does this emotional growth mean for us parents? It means our toddlers and preschoolers will have a wide range of emotions they will experience every day.  For young children these newly felt ... Read This Post

Did you know drowning is the leading cause of death for children in our country? On top of that, for every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency care for nonfatal submersion injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control, children between the ages of 1 and 4 have the highest drowning rates, with most occurring in swimming pools at home.  The Red Cross and Infant Swimming Resource are two excellent resources for swimming safety advice and swim training to help you and your kids be safe whenever in or near the water.  ISR’s 5 Important Keys To Water ... Read This Post

It’s Summer time, which means beautiful days to be outdoors enjoying the sunshine. But what about venturing into the hot sun with a newborn? Should you be applying sunscreen? What’s the best way to protect them?  Let’s unpack this a little more with 5 Sun Safety Tips for your Newborn Baby. Speak to your pediatrician before using sunscreen. The FDA doesn’t typically recommend the application of sunscreen for babies under 6 months of age because of their greater risk of sunscreen side effects, such as a rash. Infant’s skin, however, is very vulnerable to serious burns. The FDA and the ... Read This Post