July 1, 2015
Headed to a park or playground this summer? If so, keep these fun ideas in mind to foster your child’s development and creativity while outdoors! Birth-6 […]
February 2, 2015
Have you ever wondered why your child gets bored with his or her toys? Often even after the holidays when your house may have an abundance […]
August 14, 2014
Paint with Water: Use a large cup, bowl or small bucket and an extra large paintbrush (such as the ones you use to paint the house) […]
March 27, 2014
Parents and their children are actually participating in oral motor activities and modeling oral motor skills during their daily routines without even being aware of it. Here are some fun ways to target oral motor skills during play and daily routines with your child that provide multiple opportunities to practice each skill and are fun for everyone!
February 4, 2014
Parenting a toddler is a challenge, even more so if you already have older or younger children in your home. Many parents often wish that their children ages 12-36 months would just “stay still” for a bit so they could catch a break.
November 7, 2013
As a developmental therapist I am always amazed when parents tell me that they weren’t aware that their young children would enjoy such “old fashioned” toys […]
November 7, 2013
What Are Good Toys for Toddlers? The definition of a toy is “something to play with”. Some parents feel that good toys must be store bought […]
November 7, 2013
What most people don’t tell you when you have a baby, is that along with the baby, comes a mountain of toys. New parents frequently wonder […]
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 […]