November 7, 2013
As on occupational therapist in the early intervention field, parents often ask me, “Why won’t my child eat Stage 3 foods?” This is a very common […]
November 7, 2013
Note: This is the summary of an article by Kelly Dorfman, M.S., L.D.N. Nutritionsish and Cofounder DDR In last month’s issue we featured an article detailing […]
November 7, 2013
As therapists we often visit families homes where babies are sucking juice out of bottles at 6 months old (or sooner!) and toddlers are carrying around […]
November 7, 2013
General Ways to Improve Your Child’s Eating: Establish a daily schedule for your family Set consistent times for meals and snacks Do not allow eating between […]
November 7, 2013
Holiday snacking does not have to be all about cookies and candies. If you plan ahead and involve your kids in the shopping and preparation, holiday […]
November 7, 2013
Babies, toddlers, children and teens adults, too are their healthiest if they eat a variety of wholesome foods. Since the early years of your child’s […]
November 7, 2013
Copyright 1997/2019 Kay A. Toomey Unlike picky eating, problem feeding is not a normal part of child development. Children who are problem feeders often have inadequate […]
November 7, 2013
Pediatricians recommend breast milk for baby’s health. A mother’s milk has just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein that is needed for a baby’s […]
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
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
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
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
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
One thing is for certain, both young children and grown ups need their sleep. As adults we know what it’s like to function with little or […]
November 7, 2013
By Todd Wolynn, MD, MMM, IBCLC Kid’s Plus Pediatrics “My toddler has his own bed, but he won’t sleep in it. He will scream and cry […]
November 7, 2013
Sleep Behavior Problems are a Common Concern The Journal of Zero to Three (January 2009) states that “Sleep behavior problems are among the most frequent parental […]
November 7, 2013
Our 3 month old son passed away when our other son was 15 months old. Our 15 month old is now almost three and we now […]
October 17, 2013
Developing New Eating Habits When you adopt a child, there is usually an adjustment period as the child gets used to their new surroundings. If you […]
October 17, 2013
Steps to Help an Adoptive Child Develop Healthy Attachments While adoption has a positive effect on children, the child doesn’t know this when he or she […]
October 8, 2013
Establishing Successful Bedtime Routines Children need to be taught bedtime routines and assisted in maintaining them. Routines help children fall asleep and stay asleep successfully. Without […]