Why is crossing midline so important?

November 25, 2020

What is the midline?  Our bodies have an imaginary line down the center that divides the body into left and right.  What does it mean to cross midline?  Crossing midline is the ability to reach across the middle of the body with our arms and legs to perform a task.  How soon does crossing midline develop?…

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My son is not talking, should I wait?

November 19, 2020

According to The Hanen Centre,  At 18 months old, a toddler should have approximately 20 words varying in nouns, verbs, prepositions, adjectives, and social words.  At 24 months old, a toddler should have approximately 100 words and be able to combine two words such as “thank you”, “bye bye”, “all gone”, and “what’s that?”. What…

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What should my child know before Kindergarten?

November 19, 2020

Parents are often concerned that their child might not be ready for Kindergarten. Today, I will share the top 5 skills that children should be moving towards as they begin Kindergarten. It is important to keep in mind that learning happens at different rates for kids. If your child has not yet master one of…

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Kindergarten At-Home Learning Recommendations and Resources

March 25, 2020

• Draw a picture• Build a pillow and blanket fort and make up a story about someone who lives inside• Make a list of every animal you can think of• Listen to a podcast or music (try: https://pinna.fm/library)• Create a treasure hunt for someone else in your household to follow• Go on a walk and…

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