Sunny Days Blog
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,..
Speech and Language Development in Bilingual Children
April 14, 2022
When raising children, it’s important to understand typical childhood language development milestones in order to recognize potential delays. This..
Assessing English Language Learners: Difference Vs. Disability
March 11, 2022
Many English language learners (ELLs) are incorrectly identified as having disabilities that require special education and/or related developmental..
When Should I Seek Developmental Services for My Child?
February 14, 2022
The first three years of a child’s life are full of changes and growth. Infants and toddlers learn a variety of skills in early childhood, such as..