December 15, 2015
It has been increasingly common to see babies under the age of one year sporting some colorfully decorated hard shell helmets with Steelers decals or slogans […]
December 8, 2015
By Kristen Burke, OT TEIS Occupational Therapist I was at a party with my family a couple of weeks ago and I watched as my friend’s […]
December 4, 2015
By Andrea Chiarchiaro, RD TEIS Nutritionist Navigating the holidays’ crazy schedules of family, kids, work, and extra parties and events is like a marathon. Eating right […]
November 29, 2015
Wasn’t it just summer? Not sure where the Fall went, but anyway, the holiday season is upon us and that means as families we are often […]
November 21, 2015
By TEIS Registered Dietitian Emily Novak, RD, LDN Wasn’t I just sitting on the white sand beaches enjoying the summer sun? It feels like I blinked […]
November 18, 2015
What are you thankful for? Gratitude doesn’t come naturally to everyone, but it does come with a lot of benefits. We’ve all had days when we […]
November 2, 2015
Our guest blogger is Erin Troup, LPC, NCC, CT from the Sprout Center for Emotional Growth and Development, LLC You drop your child off to daycare, like […]
October 21, 2015
As parents today we are so very aware of the dangers in every aspect of our children’s lives. Not that our own parents were not aware, […]
September 30, 2015
“Early Intervention Important For Kids With Feeding Problems” – TEIS Education Coordinator Janet Watkiss talks about the importance of early intervention with feeding problems with children. […]
September 24, 2015
Today’s entry is from our guest blogger Tamara Guo, M.Ed. I love music, and I can’t imagine my life without it. Do you share my love […]
August 27, 2015
If you are like many working parents these days, you need to send your child to day care as many as 5 days per week. Having […]
August 27, 2015
Today’s entry is from our guest blogger Tamara Guo, M.Ed. You’ve been counting down the days until your older children return to school, right? Yikes! But […]
August 27, 2015
“‘Chloe’s Law’ educates would-be parents about Down Syndrome” by Chris Togneri Read about Kurt Kondrich, a developmental therapist at TEIS, his daughter Chloe, and Chloe’s Law. http://triblive.com/neighborhoods/alleghenyneighborhoods/alleghenyneighborhoodsmore/8912290-74/syndrome-chloe-information#axzz3jxgBafrX
August 25, 2015
Do you worry that your child is not eating enough? Are you concerned about your child’s proper nutrition? It’s a common concern among many parents of […]
August 17, 2015
Getting your child a haircut can be a memorable experience, but it can also be a very stressful experience if you’re not properly prepared. To help […]
August 10, 2015
Let’s face it, kids receive homework assignments starting in kindergarten these days and after a long day at school (and your long day at work), the […]
August 8, 2015
When you have a young child, having guests can be just as challenging as traveling to someone else’s home. Below you will find tips to ease […]
August 7, 2015
Children learn pretty quickly that when they are out in public, you are less likely to scold, or discipline them because of all the other people […]
August 5, 2015
Guest Blogger: Casey Waugh, MOTR/L One of the glories of summer… outdoor play!! The great outdoors has so much to offer to the little explorer. Moving […]
August 3, 2015
When I was growing up, we traveled from Pittsburgh to Connecticut in the back of a station wagon, lying on our bellies with no seatbelts, coloring […]
August 3, 2015
When little ones have a birthday or the holidays roll around, many parents are surprised to see that their young child sometimes has more fun playing […]
July 31, 2015
By Anna Romanosky, PT Pools and water play are such important and fun family activities in the summer. If your child likes the bath and is […]
July 27, 2015
Is your child a picky eater? Here are ten strategies for picky eaters & kids with feeding difficulties: 1. Establish A Daily Meal Routine Try your […]
July 27, 2015
“Continued Education for Therapists Key to TEIS Success” by Chris Fleisher http://triblive.com/business/headlines/8192217-74/teis-company-therapists#axzz3ZGb7Glww Read about how TEIS was founded, the support we offer our therapists, and hear […]
July 20, 2015
6 Signs of Potty Training Readiness Your child can stay dry for a period of at least 2 hours during the day and/or you child wakes […]
July 14, 2015
One of the hardest things to handle as a new mother is when your baby is crying, and nothing you try will settle them. Or when […]
July 14, 2015
Looking for ways to encourage your baby to roll and sit? Typically, rolling skills develop between 4-6 months and sitting independently develops between 6-8 months of […]
July 6, 2015
Most parents love snuggling with their babies but they feel like at a certain age kids may be too old for “cuddle time”. This is not […]
July 2, 2015
Does your child have a lovey, blankie, or taggy? They can be called so many things! Security objects, or transitional objects, are usually soft items such […]
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 […]