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Gretchen Leah

Before the Words Come: How Hearing and Speech Development Go Hand in Hand

Early Intervention Parent Liaison, met with Gretchen Finchum, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) from our Greater Lowell Early Intervention Services program to discuss a common developmental challenge, communication.
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We’re on the Same Team: Growing Together as a Family

Life with babies and toddlers can feel like a constant negotiation. With the daily demands of parenting, it’s natural to find ourselves rushing to fix problems, offering lots of praise, or trying to protect children from every disappointment. But one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is learning to honor every member of the family, including ourselves.
Happy toddler playing

Building Confident Movers Through Play

Play is one of the most natural ways for children to build confidence and develop important motor skills. From climbing over pillows to balancing on a line or reaching for a balloon, everyday play can create opportunities for children to move, explore, and grow. Discover simple, fun activities that caregivers can try at home to help little ones become confident movers while enjoying the adventure of play.
Boulder Journey School

Learning & Growing Together: Professional Development at Boulder Journey School

At Woodbridge School, we believe learning is a journey for everyone—including our educators. In this post, discover how our leadership and teaching team’s professional learning experience at Boulder Journey School inspired new ideas, fresh perspectives, and deeper thinking about how children learn and grow. Made possible through a generous Cummings Foundation grant, this meaningful experience reflects our ongoing commitment to professional growth and creating the best possible learning experiences for every child.
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Let Them Get Messy. Let Them Explore. Let Them Be Kids.

Messy play is so much more than fun. When children have the freedom to mix, pour, build, create, and explore, they are developing confidence, creativity, problem-solving skills, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. The mess may wash away, but the wonder, joy, and memories they create can last a lifetime.
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Our Services Include Helping With Breastfeeding and Bottle Feeding

Partners in Child Development’s Early Intervention Services program supports families with infants and young children who are experiencing feeding challenges, including breastfeeding, bottle feeding, latching, and weight gain. Our team provides family-centered guidance and practical strategies to help make feeding more successful and less stressful.

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