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 […]
June 30, 2015
Have you dropped off your toddler at child care, or left the little ones with a sitter for a night out, only to hear their cries, […]
June 27, 2015
By Julie Stevens, SLP What parent doesn’t love the idea of sitting with their infant or toddler and snuggling in to listen to a great story […]
June 25, 2015
Your child’s first smile, first word, when they start to crawl and master other tasks provides you and your doctor with insight on how your child […]
June 25, 2015
One of our very favorite things to do on a beautiful summer night after dinner is to take a short trip to the nearest playground. If […]
June 23, 2015
From a very young age, it is important that babies be given playtime on their tummies. This helps develop strength in the neck, arms, and trunk […]
June 18, 2015
How many of us have memories from our childhood that involve summer and water? Trips to the beach, afternoons at the pool, swimming at the lake, […]
June 16, 2015
The AFGARS (Adoption & Foster Care Analysis Reporting System) Report for the 2013 fiscal year reported that there were 402, 378 children from birth through age […]
June 16, 2015
As therapists, we spend a lot of time with young children and toys, and we’ve picked up some really awesome ideas from our families. Here are […]
June 15, 2015
Let’s face it, as adults wouldn’t it be nice to be able to build a nap into your daily schedule? Sure it would, and some lucky […]
June 11, 2015
Ah! The moment when you realize you forgot to plan something for lunch or dinner. You are at a loss for what to make and everything […]
June 11, 2015
Father’s Day is just around the corner and that means it’s the perfect time to tell the special father in your life just how important he […]
June 10, 2015
I don’t know about you, but there are definitely days when I long for a girls’ weekend away, or I’d even be happy with a night […]
June 9, 2015
They say the heart of the home is the kitchen – but often you have tiny hands pulling at you for your attention. You wonder to […]
June 6, 2015
In today’s busy culture, the demands of work and family are very real! If you are involved in community activities outside of your work, then you may have […]
June 6, 2015
The beeping of the alarm rustles you from your peaceful slumber—you reach out of bed and shut it off and wish that the sandman could come […]
June 4, 2015
Summer has arrived, and with it comes the opportunity to go outside and get some fresh air! Most young children really enjoy the sun on their […]
June 2, 2015
Who doesn’t love the smell of play-doh? It’s like the natural scent of childhood! And really, who hasn’t EATEN play-doh at one point in their life? […]
May 28, 2015
Did you know that YOU, your child’s parent or primary caregiver, are THE most important part of your child’s therapy team? No doubt your TEIS therapist […]
May 26, 2015
Let’s face it, little kids’ hands get dirty-often! So teaching them when and how to wash their hands is an important part of their daily hygiene […]
May 26, 2015
On three separate occasions last week, caregivers asked me what to do about the climbing? What did all three children have in common? They were all […]
May 14, 2015
Computers are everywhere! No matter which direction we turn, access to a computer – or more specifically “screen time” – is everywhere we look. In many […]
May 13, 2015
Breastfeeding a baby is probably one of the most amazing experiences that any woman can encounter. As mammals, nature created our bodies so that we will […]
May 12, 2015
In today’s market there are so very many choices for types of bottles and nipples that it can be overwhelming for any parent, especially a first […]
May 11, 2015
Is your child the one that loves to be THROWN up in the AIR and tossed around?? Then roll on the floor as if they were […]
May 11, 2015
As new Moms, we are told that nursing our babies is the best for them nutritionally and helps to develop a closeness and bond with our […]
May 10, 2015
There’s nothing more frustrating than driving down the road with a screaming child throwing a tantrum in a car seat. We’ve all been there, and as […]