November 7, 2013
As therapists we are often asked to explain why Autism is on the rise. There are many hypotheses floating around in an attempt to explain this […]
November 7, 2013
You might pass a billboard with an upside-down can of Coca-Cola on it with the word yoga underneath, or see an advertisement for pretzels claiming that […]
November 7, 2013
Is Your Toddler Biting? Most parents are horrified when they receive a note sent home from day care that their child has bitten someone. Some of […]
November 7, 2013
How to Encourage Waiting Before you get upset with your toddler’s impatience, remember that your child isn’t emotionally or socially ready to understand the concept of […]
November 7, 2013
Tummy Time in the First 3 Weeks We have all heard about the importance of tummy time; increased vestibular input, respiratory benefits, digestive benefits and strength […]
November 7, 2013
Take a moment and remember the last time you were absorbed in a really good book. Or the last time you were right in the middle […]
November 7, 2013
Most children are not ready for toilet training until at least 2 years old. The physical development that allows for bowel and bladder control, occurs around […]
November 7, 2013
How to Deal with Temper Tantrums When a toddler sees something he or she wants and cannot have it immediately, the natural response is to scream. […]
November 7, 2013
Opening the front door, pulling the plug in the bathtub, washing hands for dinner, turning the television off, having the blue cup, getting to cuddle with […]
November 7, 2013
In Early Intervention we see many children with delays in speech & language skills. The American Academy of Family Physicians states that 3-10% of all children […]
November 7, 2013
Many parents wonder how reading to a baby as young as a newborn can really be beneficial, after all, the baby can’t really comprehend what is […]
November 7, 2013
Most parents have the best intentions when they bring home a new baby and obviously every family has a unique home situation. First time parents may […]
November 7, 2013
As a pediatric physical therapist for many years, I keep returning to the idea that posture, alignment and positioning are crucial for helping all children develop […]
November 7, 2013
Ideas for Playing with Your Child One play idea is to set a theme for your week. For example: Vehicles. Go to the library and check […]
November 7, 2013
The Pros and Cons of Giving Your Baby a Pacifier Some parents are hesitant to give their baby a pacifier because they hear so many negative […]
November 7, 2013
In our busy lives, mealtimes can be simultaneously a brief reprieve from a hectic schedule and one of the most chaotic points in a family’s daily […]
November 7, 2013
Teaching good manners should begin in the toddler years, as soon as children learn to speak and begin to learn how to socially interact in their […]
November 7, 2013
Do you dread giving your child a bath, trimming her nails, wiping her face or nose, or taking your child to get a haircut? Don’t worry, […]
November 7, 2013
In today’s age of electronic everything, it’s rare to have a truly quiet moment. A child’s ‘down time’ is frequently spent with the television on or […]
November 7, 2013
The Importance of Crawling Most babies learn to crawl sometime between the ages of 6-10 months. Some children bypass crawling and go straight to walking, […]
November 7, 2013
Calming Infants Take a look in the Parenting section at any major bookstore and you’ll find a wide selection of books promising to make your baby […]
November 7, 2013
“He’s a biter”. I’ve overheard daycare workers utter this phrase with disdain and judgment over and over. Biting remains one of the most socially taboo topics […]
November 7, 2013
What You Can Expect When Your Baby Learns Two Languages Simultaneously As of 2005 it was reported that 25% of all young children ages birth to […]
November 7, 2013
There is a common misconception that individuals with ADD are hyperactive. The truth is – these people live in a state of low arousal, are easily […]
November 7, 2013
Your toddler’s attention span is usually dependent upon developmental age. If you have unrealistic expectations of your toddler’s attention span, it can often lead to temper […]
November 7, 2013
The most important keys to successful behavior management are consistency and repetition. Stick to whatever rules you make all the time. Know that the rules will […]
November 7, 2013
In 1993, the National Institute of Health made a recommendation that all babies have their hearing tested between birth and three months of age. By 1999, […]
November 7, 2013
Young children, just like adults, can’t help feeling angry or sad at times. The difference between a young child and an adult is that adults learn […]
November 7, 2013
Development of Oral Motor & Oral Sensory Skills Early development of oral motor and oral sensory skills is critical to reaching many childhood milestones. The oral […]
November 7, 2013
Does Your Child Have An Oral Fixation? Why do some children continue to have an almost obsessive need to put things into their mouths often past […]