Developmental leaps can absolutely wreck a parent’s day. Knowing when they are coming, what fun new skills will be on the other side of it, and knowing that it will end absolutely saved my sanity! I was so thankful when I found The Observant Mom’s site, and while I recommended it to many it was a little cumbersome to get the information I needed. I LOVE THE APP! I’ve already recommended it to several friends who have purchased it as well. I’m desperately hoping the 4 year old milestones will come out before my son’s birthday in August!! One thing I wish it had is recommendations for how to handle the intense periods. It was helpful to know that a major accident was likely to happen (and it did, literally the day I read that), but it also would be helpful to have notes on how to help them process the new skills that they’re learning. Even without that information, I still think EVERY parent of toddlers NEEDS this app!

I once was an avid Pinterest user pre-baby. I came across Amber’s milestone info and pinned it. Months later when I was curious about developmental leaps and milestones, I began reading her detailed and copious notes that aligned with my toddler’s behavior. I found it so helpful. I then printed it and put it in a binder for reference (and began marking the calendar accordingly). I shared with friends. Then one day my mom friend said “she has an app!” Now I have both my kids in the app and I can see whats going on…and almost every time we are in the RED/INTENSE phase and I find peace in know I’m not crazy. Amber is SO SPOT ON with her behavioral assessments it’s mind blowing. I tell everyone about this app. I think I have 5+ friends using it. Get the app! Money well spent!

I am a mom of three and early childhood educator, and this app has not only helped me understand my own children, but support other parents in their journey as well. I know when a leap is coming, understand that my child’s behavior is developmental and not take it personally, and support them through times of emotional development. It’s always so accurate! Anytime I notice a change in my child’s behavior I open the app and it explains why, right down to the fact that one day my son‘s bicycle helmet suddenly did not fit in the app told us he would be experiencing growth in his head that week.

I am so thankful for this app! The timing of my child's calmer times and more intense/difficult times are SO accurate. Like eerily accurate. It’s very useful. It helps me respond more compassionately when I remember that she's having a hard time because her brain is working on big developmental leaps. I seriously schedule things like photoshoots or trips for times when she'll be in a more sunny/easy period! The insight that this research provides into what skills my child is working on are fascinating! I'm so grateful for the work put into it and recommend it to all the moms I know!