We live in a sensory-rich world. Everything we learn and take in from our environment comes into our body (and brain) through our senses, and once the brain has integrated or processed this information, we act on it. Sensory processing is the ability of the nervous system to register input from our senses, interpret the information, and form a response (either a motor response, language, cognition, etc).
What to do when your baby fights their nap???
The struggle is real!
Naps tend to be a big frustration among parents, but they don’t need to be. Read more for a few of my favourite nuggets of advice!
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While it is true that many babies struggle during tummy time early on, this is not a reason to stop doing it! The real issue to look at is WHY is it so hard for the baby. Having a positive tummy time experience is about helping your baby to trust their world around them. Read more.
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Sleepless parents, this blog is for you!
You were prepared for life to change with your new baby. But, of all the changes, sleep loss has you the most frustrated, and you’re constantly searching the internet for solutions. Googling things like, “How do I get my baby to sleep at night.”
It seems like some families don’t face the sleep struggle. Either their baby is sleeping like an angel, or they simply need less rest.
But you and your loved ones are struggling in the sleep department. Your newborn is up all night or only sleeps 40 minutes at a time. You are wondering how you can function through one more day with heavy eyelids and a cloudy brain. The good news is that you are in the right place!
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With concerns about the spread of viruses, it’s easy to forget that the basics may be your best defense.
Let’s talk COVID-19 virus ….since it is all the rage right now, and literally inching up in our backyard.
The world is grappling with an issue of enormous scale and human impact, and our hearts go out to all who have been affected by the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) and who are currently working on the front lines
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