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How to Know if a Milestone is ‘Baby-Led’

How to Know if a Milestone is ‘Baby-Led’

Jul 20, 2021 | Baby-led vs Parent-led, Milestones

A baby-led approach to motor milestones is crucial for optimal brain and body development. I find there’s confusion though, because a lot of advice encourages “baby’s pace,” yet still within a “parent led” style. Let’s clear this up! What does baby led mean? What I...
Tips for Getting Started with Baby-Led Milestones

Tips for Getting Started with Baby-Led Milestones

Oct 9, 2020 | Baby-led vs Parent-led

What is “baby-led motor development” You may not know that typically progressing babies will find their milestones on their own. It’s an incredible process to witness! But it’s very different from the norm. Here are some of the benefits:...
My Thoughts on Deliberately Teaching Motor Milestones

My Thoughts on Deliberately Teaching Motor Milestones

Sep 21, 2018 | Baby-led vs Parent-led

I sometimes receive questions about how the Infant Developmental Movement Education (IDME) approach to what I call “baby-led” motor milestones compares with other approaches that deliberately teach babies to sit, stand, and walk. Here’s my...
Baby-led Milestones & Crawling – Interviews with Liz Wolfe – Transcripts available

Baby-led Milestones & Crawling – Interviews with Liz Wolfe – Transcripts available

Mar 28, 2018 | Baby-led vs Parent-led, Milestones

Curious about baby-led motor milestones? Questions about the hot topic of crawling? I had immense fun speaking with Liz Wolfe, NTP on her Balanced Bites podcast about Infant Developmental Movement Education!! Here are the podcasts and what we talked about. Enjoy!...
For Infant Caregivers: Ways to Foster Natural Development in Your Childcare Environment

For Infant Caregivers: Ways to Foster Natural Development in Your Childcare Environment

Nov 28, 2015 | Baby-led vs Parent-led

Care providers sometimes have more than one child to look after, and sometimes parents request a different way of handling their babies than providers have always done! Negotiating this overlap has become a popular conversation topic in my baby classes. I hope this...
5 Things to Know! What to Expect with Baby Led Milestones

5 Things to Know! What to Expect with Baby Led Milestones

Mar 4, 2015 | Baby-led vs Parent-led

I sat watching my friend’s 16 month old zoom back and forth on two feet, transition seamlessly into belly crawling to retrieve a ball from under the sofa, and then glide upward via his hands and knees into running. His movement was exquisite—smooth, with every bit of...
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