Whole Child Developmental Services, LLC

08/02/2022

08/01/2022

Love this idea!!🍇🥦🥕🥝🍓🥨🍕🍗🍏

08/01/2022

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06/06/2022

05/17/2022

05/02/2022

Some excellent tips on encouraging age-appropriate engagement during reading with kiddos!

Want to make storytime more engaging? Check out these tips for reading aloud to your child!

04/13/2022

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There is so much that people don't see, and I think that's what makes this harder to understand. Our lives consist of so much more than what we choose to post on social media.
There is a stigma about asking for help too, like you don't know what you're doing and your not cut out for motherhood, preemie moms already feel this way because of how their children came into this world. Also, a lot of people don't understand that we need to do some things differently because of that. Bottom line, don't judge a situation you haven't lived through.

04/04/2022

04/03/2022

It can be tough to know if your child is learning and growing appropriately!
Bring your kiddo in for a free screener with our Developmental Therapist. She'll talk with you about any concerns and send you home with individualized strategies and activity ideas for your child! 🎉🎉

www.wholechildDS.com/consultation

04/01/2022

So simple, so fun, and SO beneficial!

I'm almost embarrassed to post this gross motor activity.... it seems too simple to warrant a post. But with that said, it was super duper fun and had

03/16/2022

Visual timers can be such a game changer for you and your kiddo! ⏳⏲

03/02/2022

One of my favorite topics is how to decrease power struggles with a child. Around age 2, children start growing more independent by wanting to do everything on their own. They are starting to see themselves as separate, capable people who are able to function freely with their own ideas and desires. Many call this period the “Terrible Twos”, but I like to call it the “Me do it!“ stage.

Children are naturally seeking power, which is why we need to shift our views that this is a healthy, positive sign for the child’s development- think of this as a time to EMpower the child. It is our job to create an atmosphere that encourages this independence. Giving a child a choice is one EASY way to implement this throughout the day. “Do you want your red or blue shirt?” “Would you like milk or water with your lunch?” “Will you hop like a bunny to the bathtub, or will you waddle like a penguin?”

As the adult, you ultimately get to narrow the choices down to 2, BUT, you are empowering your child by allowing them to make a choice, and in return they are fostering their autonomy. Boom! YOU decreased the power struggle by “dropping the rope” in that tug-of-war. It’s a win-win! What are some choices you can give your child?