Milestones
What "behind on milestones" really means.
5 min read · coming soon
Resources
A library, gently curated.
What we recommend most often. Each link is a real resource Jamie and her families have used. Items marked “From Jamie” are her own writing, dropping in over time.
From the blog
All posts →Practical parenting, gently said.
Short reads on the questions that come up most. New posts arriving as Jamie writes them.
Sensory
Sensory-friendly ways to leave the house.
4 min read · coming soon
Routines
Bedtime routines that survive a tough day.
6 min read · coming soon
Milestones & screening
What to watch for, when to look closer, how to track development without losing your mind.
CDC Developmental Milestones
ExternalThe clearest plain-language milestone reference, with checklists for ages 2 months through 5 years.
EN · ESPathways.org Milestone Tracker
ToolFree interactive tracker covering motor, sensory, communication, and feeding milestones.
Ages & Stages (ASQ) Online
ToolValidated developmental screening questionnaires you can complete with a pediatrician or directly.
Help Me Grow National Center
DirectoryLocator for state-level developmental screening programs and family support hotlines.
Your child's first 90 days
PDFA printable milestone checklist Jamie wrote for new families. Honest, plain-language, no scare tactics.
From JamieComing soonOn the way
Early intervention
Every state has a free early-intervention program for kids birth through 3. Here's how to find yours and what to ask for.
Babies Can't Wait (Georgia)
ExternalGeorgia's Part C early-intervention program for children birth through 36 months. Free evaluation, services if eligible.
Find your state's Part C program
DirectoryECTA Center directory of every state's federally-funded early-intervention contact, by state.
What to expect from an evaluation
ExternalECTA's plain-language explainer on the Part C evaluation process, family rights, and what an IFSP is.
When to ask for early intervention
PDFJamie's short guide on the moments that warrant a call (and the worry that doesn't have to wait).
From JamieComing soonOn the way
Therapy directories
If your child needs speech, OT, PT, or behavioral support, these are the credentialed-provider finders we trust.
ASHA ProFind
DirectoryAmerican Speech-Language-Hearing Association's locator for credentialed speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
AOTA OT Finder
DirectoryAmerican Occupational Therapy Association directory of pediatric occupational therapists.
APTA Find a PT
DirectoryAmerican Physical Therapy Association locator. Filter for pediatric specialty.
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
DirectoryVerify a BCBA's credentials before starting ABA. Independent, no-nonsense.
Providers Jamie trusts (Georgia)
ExternalJamie's short list of pediatric specialists in the metro Atlanta area she's worked with directly.
From JamieComing soonOn the way
For bilingual families
Resources in Spanish, plus tools that support raising kids in two languages without compromise.
ZERO TO THREE en Español
ExternalHigh-quality bilingual content from one of the most respected early-childhood organizations in the U.S.
EN · ESCDC Hitos del Desarrollo
ExternalThe CDC milestone tracker translated into Spanish, with the same checklists and ages.
EN · ESBabies Can't Wait (Spanish)
ExternalGeorgia's early-intervention program with Spanish-language intake materials.
EN · ESRaising bilingual kids without anxiety
PDFJamie's plain-language guide on what the research actually says, what to ignore, and what to lean into.
From JamieEN · ESComing soonOn the way
Sensory & feeding
Specialty resources for sensory processing differences and pediatric feeding challenges.
STAR Institute for Sensory Processing
ExternalResearch-grounded resources on sensory processing for parents and clinicians. Glossary, screener, and provider list.
Feeding Matters
ExternalNonprofit dedicated to pediatric feeding disorders. Family-supports section is excellent.
ZERO TO THREE feeding resources
ExternalArticles and short videos on feeding from birth through age 3, written for parents, not pros.
Special education foundations
The basics of IFSPs, IEPs, and parent rights, in language designed for parents (not lawyers).
IDEA: the federal special education law
ExternalThe U.S. Department of Education's official site for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Part C covers birth through 2, Part B covers 3 and up.
Wrightslaw Special Ed Library
ExternalThe most comprehensive plain-language resource for special education law, IEPs, and parent advocacy.
Center for Parent Information & Resources
ExternalFederally-funded hub of accessible information for parents of kids with disabilities.
Parent Training & Information Centers
DirectoryFind your state's PTI center. Free advocacy support and training for families.
From IFSP to IEP, plainly
PDFJamie's short walkthrough of the transition from early intervention to school-age special education.
From JamieComing soonOn the way
Books, podcasts, apps
What we recommend most often when families ask what to read, listen to, or use.
The Whole-Brain Child
BookDaniel Siegel's accessible primer on what's happening neurologically when your kid melts down (and what helps).
Untigering
BookIris Chen on raising kids without coercion. Honest, hard, useful.
ZERO TO THREE: Little Kids, Big Questions
PodcastA short, expert-led podcast for parents of children birth to three.
PBS Kids: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
VideoBuilt for ages 2-5, with social-emotional vocabulary that actually transfers to real-life moments.
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