Course · 6 Lessons
Unlock the Joys of Your Baby’s First Year: Expert Guidance for Confident Parenting
The first year of your baby’s life is a magical journey full of milestones, growth, and unforgettable moments. But it can also be filled with challenges—sleepless nights, feeding difficulties, and worries about hitting developmental milestones. Our comprehensive course is designed to turn these concerns into confidence, equipping you with the knowledge and tools you need to guide your baby’s first year with joy and ease.
Why the First Year Matters
The first year of life is a critical time for your baby’s growth and development. By understanding the milestones and challenges ahead, you can prevent potential issues and support your baby’s success. This course will guide you through:
Supporting early development: Simple, practical strategies to help your baby develop language, motor, sensory, and social-emotional skills.
Promoting a thriving environment: Learn how to create a safe, loving space where your baby can explore the world and reach their full potential.
Proactive parenting: Gain clarity on your child’s developmental timeline and learn how to facilitate their progress at every stage, ensuring they reach their full potential.
What You’ll Learn
Parenting secrets you need to know: Discover expert tips on caring for your baby’s every need from newborn throughout their first year.
How to prevent cognitive, social, emotional, and motor challenges: Learn proactive techniques to support your baby’s development from the very beginning.
Tracking key milestones: Know when to expect major motor, language, social, and visual milestones and what to do if your baby isn’t meeting them.
Red flags to watch for: Learn the warning signs that mean it’s time to consult a healthcare professional to ensure your baby’s healthy development.
Course Format and Features
Gentle, on-demand video guidance
Infant-focused OT strategies
Printable tips and cheat sheets
Lifetime access—watch when you need it most
Ensure your baby’s first year is a joyful and memorable experience. Join now to lay the foundation for your baby’s future!
Course videos
An Overview
4 mins
Reflex Integration
9 mins
0-3 Months
16 mins
4-6 Months
10 mins
7-9 Months
6 mins
10-12 Months
11 mins
This course is designed for parents of babies from birth to 12 months, including newborns, infants, and early toddlers.
No. Whether you’re new to parenting or have done it before, the course offers fresh tools and OT-informed insights that support connection and calm.
Absolutely. Many parents find it helpful to take the course before birth to feel more prepared and less overwhelmed once baby arrives.
No. This course offers general tools rooted in occupational therapy. For medical concerns, consult your mental healthian or care provider.
This gentle, supportive course was created by Miriam Manela Frankel, OTR/L CTC CMLD. Drawing on decades of clinical work with families, Miriam offers a warm, sensory-informed perspective that helps parents feel confident—even during the hardest weeks.