Helping Families by Helping Children Sleep

Sleep is essential for all of us. It is especially important for infants and toddlers as their brain is rapidly developing as they grow. Yet, sleep is one of the most common challenges that parents and caregivers of children aged three or younger seek help with from Early Intervention Services.

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Speech: Tools, Trackers, and Play to Help Develop Vocabulary

Speech delays are a common concern in early development. Our Early Intervention Services support children from birth to age three with fun, family-centered strategies like purposeful play, sign language, and word trackers. We help build vocabulary through everyday routines—because every child deserves a voice.

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Helping Parents and Caregivers with Feeding Concerns

If you're concerned about your infant or toddler’s feeding—whether it's trouble latching, gagging on solids, or food aversions—our Early Intervention Services team is here to help. In this video, speech-language pathologist Natalie Howard, MS, CCC-SLP, shares how our experienced therapists work with families to provide personalized support, strategies, and therapies—all at no cost—to promote healthy development in children from birth to age three.

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Touch, Baby’s First Language: Feeling Connected with Infant Massage

Learn how infant massage supports bonding, relaxation, and healthy development. OT Karina Ibañez shares simple techniques that soothe babies and empower caregivers—all easily woven into daily routines. Early intervention starts with connection.

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What to Expect from an Early Intervention Services’ Physical Therapist Visit

Learn how our physical therapists support infants and toddlers through personalized care in natural settings like the home. In this video, Jamie Thompson, MS, explains how Early Intervention helps children meet key developmental milestones.

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Play is the Serious Work of Childhood

On a bright spring morning, Woodbridge School opened its doors to families and friends, celebrating its unique approach to early education inspired by Fred Rogers and Reggio Emilia. As children explored, played, and created, visitors saw firsthand how curiosity, kindness, and respect are woven into every part of the day—proving that play truly is the serious work of childhood.

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A New Chapter for Early Intervention Services’ Legacy

On Friday, May 9, Partners in Child Development was thrilled to continue our 45-year legacy with the official opening of our new Early Intervention Services headquarters in Lawrence, MA. Despite the rainy spring day, the ribbon cutting ceremony, coordinated with the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce, was one of warmth and excitement as attendees toured our new beautiful space.

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Is your child not sitting up, talking, or walking? Our Early Intervention Services are here to help.

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