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HOW TO CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE EMERGENCY CARE BEFORE YOU GO RESOURCES We have many opportunities for your child to be evaluated in our offices if they are sick or injured. We have walk in sick call from 8-9am Monday-Friday in both of our Newburyport offices and our Haverhill office 8-9am Saturday, Sunday and all holidays in our Newburyport Lower Level office Sick appointment availability from 9am-5pm in all offices 5pm-7pm Monday-Friday in our Newburyport Lower Level ... [Read More]
Children's Healthcare
COVID-19 UPDATES
COVID-19 IN THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION COVID-19 RESOURCES BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Click on the link above and it will take you directly to Boston Children’s Hospital COVID-19 page. This includes helpful videos for children who may be nervous about testing. It also has easy to understand answers to questions from parents. HAND HOLD Click on the link above and it will take you directly to Hand Hold. This site was created to help parents and children who are struggling with mental ... [Read More]
PLAY
HOW PLAY ENCOURAGES CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CLASSIC TOYS WOOD BLOCKS STACKING RINGS SHAPE SORTER PUSH TOY PUZZLES DOCTOR’S KIT BUILDING BLOCKS BOARD GAMES ART SUPPLIES BOOKS Play and childhood are synonymous with each other. But did you know is more than just fun It is vitally important to children’s development! It works your child’s brain and body. Despite the importance of play, it is getting replaced by more and more ... [Read More]
BOTTLE TO CUP TRANSITION
OPEN CUPS Ezpz Tiny cup. This cup is 100% silicone. It has a nonslip grip as well as an interior angle that helps a baby drink safely. The bottom is also weighted to help keep it upright. The Green Sprouts Learning Cup. Another silicone cup with 2 nonslip handles. A medicine cup with water in it can also be a great cup for a baby to learn with. STRAW CUPS The Juicy Bear straw cup can help your baby learn how to use a straw. The bear is soft and squeezing the bear ... [Read More]
EARLY LITERACY
IDEAS FOR BUILDING A LITERACY FOUNDATION Bright Baby Books has dozens of books looking at animals, trucks, colors, numbers. They also have touch and feel books. Board books that are silly and include rhyming are popular with toddlers and preschoolers. Sandra Boynton has a great collection. Early readers may enjoy BOB BOOKS. Each set had different levels starting with letter recognition up to short stories. They also have an app. Library story time is a great way to expose ... [Read More]
