Resources
Welcome to my RESOURCE page! Here you will find a variety of resources that I have found helpful in my work and ongoing learning. I strive to learn something new everyday and if I do not know the answer, I will do my best to figure it out.
Books
I know most new moms and dads do not have time to read. That is why I make a purpose to learn from others to help you and your infants! Some of the books that are listed, I have have had the pleasure of meeting the author through my professional book club Connections Book Club. If you are looking for more information on a topic, hopefully my resources will help you on your journey!
Jenny Thurner is a pediatric physical therapist who focuses on the whole child and overall development starting with foundational habits during infancy.
Dr. Sheila Kilbane is an integrative pediatrician who shares a 7-step process that can begin to heal your child's chronic illness from the inside out. This book will equip you with the information and tools you need to transform your child's health.
This guide was written by a board certified pediatric dentist along with speech language pathologists, board certified lactation consultants, an occupational therapist and bodyworkers. It is a comprehensive guide to explaining tongue ties and how they can impact infants and adults alike.
Diane Bahr teaches how early eating and drinking skills encourage best development.
Diane Bahr is a speech-language pathologist who has honed in on her specialty in childhood prevention of feeding, speech and mouth development problems.
Sharon Moore is a speech-language pathologist who has a passion for spreading the word to parents about the importance of sleep and the airway in children.
David Perlmutter is a board certified neurologist. The right kind of stimulation and nutrition will create connections in the brain for proper development.
Pediatric speech-language pathologist, parent educator, and mother of two young children, Ayelet Marinovich, is the creator of the early parenting resources at Learn With Less. When we feel empowered with knowledge about how our toddlers develop (and how we can support that development), we feel more confident as parents and caregivers, and we’re able to connect in more ways with our toddlers.
Pediatric speech-language pathologist, parent educator, and mother of two young children, Ayelet Marinovich, is the creator of the early parenting resources at "Strength In Words." Understanding Your Baby offers an infant enrichment curriculum for parents and caregivers of infants, research-based developmental information and simple, enriching activities to support your baby's development in the areas of cognitive, communicative, motor, and social/emotional development.
Websites
Pathways
PATHWAYS.org provides free, trusted resources so that every parent is fully empowered to support their child’s development, and take advantage of their child’s neuroplasticity at the earliest age.
Healthy Children
American Academy of Pediatrics' parenting website is backed by pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
Infant Massage USA
Infant massage promotes nurturing touch and communication through training, education, and research so that parents, caregivers, and children are loved, valued, and respected throughout the United States and the world community.
InfantSEE
InfantSEE®, a public health program, managed by Optometry Cares® - the AOA Foundation, is designed to ensure that eye and vision care become an essential part of infant wellness to improve a child's quality of life. Under this program, participating optometrists provide a comprehensive infant eye assessment between 6 and 12 months of age at a no-cost public service. INFANTSEE.org
Postpartum Support International
PSI provides support, encouragement, and local resources on the phone and via email to pregnant and postpartum moms, dads, and families. Find a local support volunteer who can help you navigate through this transition.
Zero To Three
ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development. www.zerotothree.org
Baby Toy Box
To make tummy time more fun and engaging, I have created a list of tummy time toy favorites! Active engagement with your baby during tummy time makes it more enjoyable for both you and your baby. Mirrors, crinkling toys/books, and rattles are great starters.
For fun toy ideas, click on the link to check out my Amazon Baby Toy Box