Play, Move, Talk, Grow™: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Early Development Birth to 5
Your trusted companion for understanding and supporting your child’s early development.
Written by a pediatric speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience, Play, Move, Talk, Grow™ gives parents clear, practical, and research-based guidance to help their child thrive during the most critical years of growth—from birth to age 3.
📘 What You’ll Find Inside:
This user-friendly developmental guide helps you track your child’s progress across all major areas of growth:
✋ Fine Motor Skills – grasping, manipulating toys, early writing movements
🧠 Visual & Sensory Development – understanding how your baby sees, responds, and interacts with the world
🗣️ Speech & Language Milestones – babbling, first words, following directions
🧃 Feeding & Self-Care – eating solids, using a cup, dressing skills
🏃 Gross Motor Development – rolling, crawling, walking, climbing
Each section includes:
✅ Age-based milestone checklists
✅ Simple red flags to watch for
✅ Easy activities to do at home
✅ Helpful tips to support growth through everyday play
💡 Designed for Real-Life Parenting:
Whether you're a first-time parent or a seasoned caregiver, this book takes the guesswork out of developmental milestones and gives you the tools to:
Track your baby’s progress with confidence
Recognize signs of delay early
Learn what’s typical and when to ask for help
Partner more effectively with your child’s pediatrician or therapist
Create fun, meaningful routines that support learning through play
🛒 Ideal For:
New parents and caregivers
Parents of babies, toddlers, and young children (birth to 3 years)
Families navigating early intervention
Parents looking for a developmental tracking tool that’s easy, friendly, and medically informed
💬 Bonus Features:
Expert-written but parent-friendly
Designed to ease anxiety and boost confidence
Works alongside pediatric visits, early childhood programs, and therapy services

🧸 Pair it with our “Reading with Purpose™” book for a complete early development toolkit.