Helping Your Baby Cross the Midline Physical movement is an important part of a healthy life, especially in childhood. Physical activity impacts our health in many ways, but did you know that one specific type of physical movement can impact a child’s cognitive and emotional development? “Crossing the midline” requires both sides of the brain to communicate […]

Back to School: The Value of Socialization It has been a strange and stressful few months for everyone but as families begin sending their children back to childcare and schools begin to reopen, we thought we’d shine a light on the value of school, even for our youngest learners. Back in July, The Center for […]

Children won’t say “I had a hard day…” Children won’t say “I had a hard day, can we talk?” They say “will you come play with me?” You may have seen this quote on social media recently. We, at Ducklings, found this very powerful! Young children may ask for help, support or someone to talk […]

Are They Ready for Kindergarten? Sending your child off to kindergarten can be an exciting, sometimes scary milestone. Parents often wonder…”Are they ready?” There is more to school readiness than just the ABCs and 123s. We also have to think about social and emotional skills, motor skills, self-care abilities and behavior regulation. If you are […]

Immunization Schedule See the 2024 Children Immunization Schedule “On-time vaccination throughout childhood is essential because it helps provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. Vaccines are tested to ensure that they are safe and effective for children to receive at the recommended ages.” – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Keeping […]