Development Milestones Birth to 5 years old.

Sensory Friendly Family Performance at the Clemens Center

On Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., the Clemens Center will present Tri-Cities Opera’s The Three Bears, a sensory‑friendly opera designed for children and adults on the autism spectrum, those with sensory sensitivities, and families new to live performance.

The relaxed 40‑minute show includes dimmed lighting, moderated sound, no flashing effects, live narration, quiet spaces, and freedom to move or vocalize, followed by a 15‑minute Q&A.

Tummy Time!

Tummy time does a lot more than people realize. It's one of those small daily habits that quietly supports major developmental milestones. Here are several great benefits of tummy time:

Key Benefits of Tummy Time:

• Builds neck and shoulder strength with babies learning to lift and turn their heads, which strengths the muscles needed for sitting, crawling, and eventually walking.

• Helps prevent flat spots on the head

• Support motor skill development with reaching, pushing up, and kicking while on their tummy to develop coordination and overall body control.

• Encourages sensory exploration that gives babies a different view of the world and helps them learn how their bodies move in space.

• Promotes core strength to build abdominal and back muscles that support postures.

• Boosts early brain development with movement, visual tracking, and problem-solving during tummy time all stimulate neural connections.