Guiding Growth: Baby's First Year Development Program
Expert Eyes on Every Milestone, from Newborn to First Steps
Supporting parents through every stage of their baby’s first year (0–12 months) with expert guidance, milestone monitoring, and tailored tips for growth.
What Happens in a Session?
We understand that every baby develops at their own pace, and we honor that individuality. Our team of pediatric specialists works closely with your family, providing expert guidance through engaging, developmentally appropriate interactions.
Step 1: Detailed Developmental Monitoring
We assess all aspects of your baby's growth, from feeding and sleep patterns to emerging language and motor skills, providing you with detailed insights at every visit.
Step 2: Evidence-Based, Play-Centered Approach
Through hands-on, interactive guidance, we ensure your baby's developmental support feels natural and enjoyable while being grounded in proven therapeutic techniques.
Step 3: Family-Centered Early Intervention
If we identify areas requiring additional attention, we provide immediate guidance and connect you with our multidisciplinary team of specialists for thorough support.
Was Your Baby Born Early?
Check out our educational page for families with a premature baby and discovering how corrected age is calculated.
When to Watch vs Get Support
Proactive, Family-Centered Support Between Wellness Visits
Between pediatric visits, families of preemies and high-risk infants benefit from structured check-ins with pediatric therapy specialists who can:
Monitor
feeding, sleep, play, and
motor development
Help interpret cues, tone, and state regulation
Provide positioning, handling, and play ideas tailored to each baby
Identify when additional
PT/OT/SLP or specialist input is truly warranted
These are wellness-focused, coaching-style sessions, not formal evaluations — ideal for families who say:
“We just want someone to look at our baby and tell us what to work on.”
Package Option
Guiding Growth Milestone Package
Three one-hour visits at parent’s choice of milestone points (recommended newborn, 6 months, 12 months)
Personalized guidance with tailored tips and activities
Comprehensive monitoring of feeding, sleep, play, and communication at each stage
Early detection of concerns with specialist referrals if needed
Guided activities to support growth and confidence
Single Session Consult
Great for parents needing targeted support (e.g., sleep issues, introducing solids, walking readiness)
Includes milestone review + personalized handout with activities
Add-Ons
Quick Check-In (30 min virtual)
Group Parent Q&A Session (virtual)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Guiding Growth Program?
It's a wellness program supporting parents through every stage of their baby's first year, 0 to 12 months, with expert guidance, milestone monitoring, and tailored tips for growth.
What's included in the Milestone Package?
The Milestone Package includes three one-hour visits, typically scheduled around the newborn stage, 6 months, and 12 months. Each visit covers feeding, sleep, play, and communication, with personalized guidance and activities, plus early identification and specialist referrals if needed.
Are there options besides the full Milestone Package?
Yes. Families can also book a single session for a specific concern like sleep, starting solids, or walking readiness, a 30-minute virtual check-in, or a group parent Q&A session.
What happens during a visit?
Your therapist reviews feeding, sleep, play, and communication milestones, helps you interpret your baby's cues and state, and offers positioning and handling guidance tailored to your baby.
Do we need a referral to get started?
No, this is a coaching-style wellness program, not a formal evaluation, so no referral is required.
Is this covered by insurance?
No, this is a private-pay program.
Where can we schedule visits?
In person at Boca Raton, Lake Worth, or West Palm Beach, or through teletherapy.