Littlest Playmates

12/02/2025

Our top 5 favorite toys of this season!🎄🎁

03/20/2025

🌟 HUGS & HIGH FIVES WORKSHOP! 🌟
Join us for a fun and interactive session where parents discover the power of positive reinforcement to inspire growth and connection! 💛
Through simple strategies, you’ll learn how to guide your child’s behavior using a variety of praise, support, and creative tools to foster a positive and nurturing environment. Walk away with effective techniques to build stronger bonds and joyful interactions every day!
📅 Date: March 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (PST)
📍 Location: Virtual via Zoom (Interpretation services available upon request)
TO REGISTER:
📞 Contact Thrawlynne Lopez
(213) 212-8292 | ✉️ tlopez@lanterman.org
📍 The KYRC Help Desk: (213) 252-5600 / (213) 212-8194

08/08/2024

08/08/2024

07/16/2024

Is it necessary to include self-feeding with a spoon or fork in standardized assessments? 🤔

Should a child’s self-help skills be considered delayed if they are not using a spoon or fork between 18-24 months old? 🤔

Is the use of a fork or spoon a suitable self-help goal? 🤔

As I travel the world to expand my knowledge of child development and early intervention on a global scale, I have noticed that the lack of consideration for cultural norms is a key aspect missing from current developmental standards, assessments, and “best practices.”

Cultural practices differ greatly based on location, time, community, and ethnicity, which makes me question the reliability of standardized assessments and educational programs.

Without a genuine understanding of cross-cultural differences, early intervention efforts may not be as effective as they could be in supporting children and families. We must do better in the infant mental health field to embrace cultural diversity and recognize its impact on child development and the families we work with.

11/09/2023

Oh, the places you’ll go! There is fun to be done!
-Dr. Seuss

12/22/2022

Happy Holidays!

11/20/2022

-therapy

11/10/2022

10/31/2022

future.