Sunny Days Blog
What is Functional Play?
July 9, 2024
As they grow and learn, you’ll notice your children engaging in many types of play. Today we’ll discuss functional play, which is one of the most..
How to Become a Speech-Language Pathologist
April 17, 2024
Carola d’Emery, PT, PhD and Kathleen Flatley, MS, OTR contributed to this post. The speech-language pathology field provides practitioners a unique..
Late Talker or Speech Delay? How to Help Your Child Start Speaking
March 13, 2024
Do you have a “late talker” at home? If so, this blog post is for you.While children develop at different rates, there are generally-accepted..
Imitation Activities for Infants and Toddlers
October 17, 2023
Imitation plays an essential role in early childhood development. It is one of the earliest forms of communication between parents and their infants,..
How to Become a Pediatric Physical Therapist
August 28, 2023
Carola d’Emery, PT, PhD and Scott Rieger, MA, NCC, BCBA contributed to this post. A career as a pediatric physical therapist provides many rewarding..
Imitation Beyond Flattery: The First Way We Learn
March 16, 2023
Oscar Wilde once said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. While he was probably right, imitation, besides being a great compliment, is..
When to Start Tummy Time & 8 Ways To Make It More Fun
January 25, 2023
Whether you are a new parent, a professional who works with babies, or a caregiver to a newborn, knowing the importance of "tummy time" is key to a..
Sunny Days Hosts International Child Development Training
June 8, 2022
In May 2022, Sunny Days finished a fourteen-month-long training project focused on supporting teachers’ understanding of the relationship between..
Baby Head Banging & Autism
May 25, 2022
Head banging is a common calming or self-soothing rhythmic habit of babies and toddlers. While head banging can be a normal behavior for infants,..