Before a child can communicate using speech and spoken words, they need to hear the sounds and words we use. If a child has an undetected hearing loss, they may miss certain sounds and words in speech, causing a spoken language delay. The Infant Hearing Program provides free Universal Newborn Hearing Screening for all babies… Continue reading What is a newborn hearing screen – and does my baby need one?
Tag: Child development
Screen Time: Tips for Setting Reasonable Limits
Our nurse Allison Stockley shares part 3 of her series on the importance of the early years. Her first post reminded us to check in on our child’s development and her second post taught us about the importance of playing with our children. This post gives us some tips on screen time. Screen time is… Continue reading Screen Time: Tips for Setting Reasonable Limits
EarlyON Centres are reopening!
As a new parent it may be difficult to know where to go or what to do with your baby or child. And the pandemic has made it even more difficult as many services have been closed or put on hold. Good news – EarlyON Centres have been given the go ahead to offer in… Continue reading EarlyON Centres are reopening!
Am I feeding my young child enough?
Many parents often ask me if they are feeding their young children the right amount of food. They also have concerns about how their children are growing, often comparing their children to those around them. Children's growth patterns are different, children of the same age will vary in height and weight, and grow at different… Continue reading Am I feeding my young child enough?
Great minds with small hands: The importance of fine motor skills
I will never forget the moment my daughter was about 2 months old when she first discovered her hands. She lifted her arms up in front of her face while in her swing and carefully turned her hand as if she was saying "What is this? How do I use it?" From baby's first… Continue reading Great minds with small hands: The importance of fine motor skills
How do I know my baby is growing well – at 0 to 2 months?
You're excited to finally be home with your new baby, but you don’t know what to expect. You notice that he is crying most of the time that he is awake. He is kicking a lot, the way you remember he did when you were pregnant with him. He gets startled by loud noises but… Continue reading How do I know my baby is growing well – at 0 to 2 months?