October 6, 2014
We have ALL been there…you’re in the store and your child decides they want something! It could be anything…candy, an Elmo doll, …pantyhose! Really, it doesn’t […]
October 6, 2014
October 17-18, 2014 PAEYC and Allegheny County Family Support Conference at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard. Register HERE. November 5, 2014 […]
October 6, 2014
See what events are happening in Allegheny County or simply plug in your county of choice on the PA Promise website for a listing of local […]
October 3, 2014
Today kicks off our very first FINGER FOOD FRIDAY! Feeding our kids, eating and nutrition are (almost) ALWAYS at the top of our “Things Mommy Worries […]
October 1, 2014
I got a call from my son’s school one October as I was driving to an appointment for work. Recognizing the number, I picked up the […]
September 30, 2014
Hearing loss in children can cause delays in speech and language as well as academic skills later in childhood. Early intervention speech language pathologists work with […]
September 29, 2014
I had been in a “funk” lately, and just couldn’t put my finger on what the reasoning was. Sharing this with another mom after the usual […]
September 26, 2014
This is a funny and TRUE little poem that will hit home with parents and caregivers of our toddler population! Just wanted to share! “Toddler Creed” […]
September 25, 2014
We have all arrived home and asked our children and family, what would you like for dinner? The overwhelming response is generally, “I don’t know.” So, […]
September 24, 2014
So, I get to spend a good deal of my day bouncing around town and in and out of various child care centers. One of my […]
September 24, 2014
Get out and explore the community this fall with these fun ideas! Did you know that parking in downtown Pittsburgh is FREE on Sundays? Did you […]
September 23, 2014
Standing at the front door, holding the 6 month old crying infant in the baby carrier, I ask my three year old son to “get a […]
September 23, 2014
As a mother, therapist, friend, and neighbor, I hear people say all the time, “Oh he/she is the best baby…he/she never cries, fusses, puts anything in […]
September 18, 2014
My daughter recently turned 3. She still nurses and sleeps in our bed, which is fine with me. I am worried about her separation anxiety. It […]
September 18, 2014
Eric and Charlotte’s story in seeking early intervention for Alexander began early. “We noticed that our son, Alexander, was a little behind in reaching the usual […]
September 15, 2014
In our previous article, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, we discussed some characteristics of suspected apraxia of speech in toddlers. To redefine childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), […]
September 2, 2014
Holding your toddler’s hand can be one of the most beautiful connections between caregivers and children. Yet, what if your toddler/child simply refuses to hold your […]
August 26, 2014
Parents are very aware of the motor milestones their baby will meet in their first year of life. Sitting independently is a big one because now […]
August 21, 2014
Many parents are surprised when their child begins early intervention speech therapy, and the therapist comes to their home and starts playing with their child instead of […]
August 20, 2014
The crawling stage of a child’s development has many benefits. These include increasing core musculature, overall strength and balance, and coordination in the upper and lower […]
August 19, 2014
I have a 6 year old, almost 7 that I consider to be a problem eater. Her diet in limited to less than 10 food items. […]
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) […]
July 31, 2014
Our four-year old has his thumb in his mouth most of his waking hours. We’ve tried talking it over with him, the Thumb Buddy, books and […]
July 29, 2014
Many parents whose children exhibit speech and language delays are immediately concerned that their child may have autism. In early intervention, we cannot diagnose a child […]
July 24, 2014
My son is 3 years and 3 months old. He is funny and very outgoing, but he has always been aggressive in his play, when expressing […]
July 24, 2014
As a therapist, I often hear parents make statements such as “He walked really late, at age 14 months,” or “Her sister was so much farther […]
July 22, 2014
The It Takes Two to Talk Program is designed specifically for parents of young children (birth to 5 years of age) who have been identified as […]
July 15, 2014
With summer halfway over, perhaps you’re already thinking about Back to School shopping. In addition to the exciting preparations, you may also be thinking, “How will […]
July 8, 2014
Childhood apraxia of speech, or CAS, has many different names. You may hear verbal apraxia, developmental apraxia of speech, or dyspraxia, among many others. For purposes […]
July 1, 2014
My son just turned one. I’m concerned about his gross motor skills. He crawls and can sit up on his own but he doesn’t pull himself […]