How Do You Help Your Child Develop on Their Own?

How do you know how your child is developing? And what’s the best way to help them develop on their own? That’s what we’re chatting about on The Play. Learn. Thrive. Show this week. This is the podcast where parents learn ways to help their kids become self-confident, self-directed, and self-assured through purposeful play. I’m your host, Alanna Gallo – Teacher, Momma to four little ones, and Founder of Play.Learn.Thrive.

This is Episode #17 and we’re discussing child development with Brita DeStefano – a pediatric physical therapist, Founder of Progress Through Play, and fellow mom. You’ll looooove her care, passion, and positivity when it comes to seeing your little one grow up! Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast spots – follow and leave a 5-star review if you learned something!

How can you encourage optimal child development?

In today’s episode, I talk to Brita DeStefano – a pediatric physical therapist, Founder of Progress Through Play, and fellow mom. Hear the best ways to set your kid up to learn and grow on their own, how to track how your child is developing, celebrate the small wins along the way, do tummy time right, and what your kids have in common with rotisserie chicken. This episode covers everything from containers to tummy time. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What is a motor milestone?
  • How do you identify sleep regression?
  • What are some of the smaller milestones?
  • How much should you do to encourage your child’s skill development?
  • What are containers?
  • Which containers are okay to use?
  • Is it okay to play on the floor?
  • What is tummy time?

Connect with Brita on Instagram at @ProgressThroughPlay and at PTPDenver.com.

I really enjoyed Brita’s thoughts on playing on the floor. There’s rooms and rooms full of additional tips where that came from. Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

What is The Play. Learn. Thrive. Show?

This is the podcast where parents learn ways to help their kids become self-confident, self-directed, and self-assured through purposeful play. I’m your host, Alanna Gallo – Teacher, Momma to four little ones, and Founder of Play.Learn.Thrive.

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