Liz Talton

Dallas, Texas

SAHM Blogger, Masters in Psychology

Liz Talton is the author and creator of Pitter Patter of Baby Feet, a website dedicated to trying to conceive; fertility; pregnancy; mental health and anything related to motherhood. Before starting a family, she received a master’s degree in forensic psychology and mental health. She is now a full-time blogger, wife and mother to two boys ages three and 6 months.

Liz Talton's Articles

Why is Physical Activity Important for Child Development?

Amazingly, physical development benefits not only their body but brain development as well! Sadly, research is finding the importance of physical activity in children’s lives…

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): An All-in-One Guide

The term autism is not what it once was. “Autism” originally described a severe set of schizophrenia symptoms in 1911 by a German psychiatrist named…

5 Management Tips for Oral Stimming

Oral sensitivities are also known as oral stimming. A child ‘stims’ as a way of regulating emotions or when he or she is under or…

What is Deep Pressure Therapy for Kids with Autism?

To help alleviate meltdowns and calm children with sensory issues and autism, deep pressure stimulation is used. Deep pressure stimulation is also known as ‘deep…

FAQs about Online Speech Therapy for Kids

This article looks at the reasons for online speech therapy, its benefits, and the cost by answering online speech therapy’s frequently asked questions. The article’s…

How to Teach Music for Babies

While most children won’t grow up to become the next great composer, baby music class has plenty of benefits for your baby’s development. When to…

5 Tips for Disciplining a Child with Autism

Disciplining a child on the autism spectrum is even more difficult than normal. What you thought you knew about disciplining a child with traditional methods…

Teaching Shapes to Preschoolers is Easy!

One thing toy companies get right is making lots of hands-on, 3D shapes toddlers can sort, fit into corresponding hole shapes, and blocks. Starting at…

6 Steps To Solve And Change Misbehavior In Children With Autism

Discipling a child with autism takes more patience and a completely different approach. Many children with autism are unable to regulate their emotions and struggle…

How to Teach Kids Self-Discipline: 4 Easy Ways

The term ‘self-discipline’ is also referred to as self-control. A self-disciplined individual needs to control or ignore his or her own impulses to meet an…

What is Independent Play for Kids?

What is Independent Play? Independent play or solitary play is a developmental stage where a child can play by themselves. While each child will develop…

Why Toys are Important for Child Development

What Makes a Toy Beneficial to a Child’s Development? Some parents take the minimalist approach to child development toys by only purchasing Montessori toys. While…

Activities To Increase Brain Power In Children Under 6

Based on Jean Piaget’s four stages of cognitive development, children learn differently from adults. They rely highly on their environment and their senses compared to…

102 Fun Christmas Activities for Kids

In This Article 14 Christmas Traditions for Kids12 Outdoor Activities for Kids21 Classic Games for Toddlers21 Physical Activities for Toddlers29 Fine Motor Activities for ToddlersChristmas…

Fine Motor Development in Toddlers

Your child will progress from opening and closing their hand to writing their name with a pencil in preschool. But how do children develop fine…

10 High Energy Indoor Activities For Kids

Your children need indoor activities with gross motor movements like running, jumping, and even balancing. These give your children the biggest opportunity to release stress…