TEIS Parenting Blog

August 27, 2015

‘Chloe’s Law’ educates would-be parents about Down Syndrome – Pittsburgh Tribune Review

“‘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

Toddler Nutrition: Just How Much Should a Young Toddler Eat?

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

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12 Tips for Stress Free Haircuts

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

Making Homework Less Stressful: 10 Tips to Help the Homework Routine

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

Tips for Having House Guests With Young Children

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

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Preparing Kids for Medical Appointments

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

Summer Sensory Play

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

Traveling with Young Children

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

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Cardboard Box Play Ideas

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

Water Based “Aquatic” Physical Therapy

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

10 Strategies for Picky Eaters and Kids with Feeding Difficulties

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

TEIS Featured in Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

“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

Signs of Potty Training Readiness & 10 Tips to Make It Easier

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

Being a New Mom

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

How to Work on Rolling & Sitting During Diaper Changes

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

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The Importance Of Cuddling Your Children

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

Security Objects

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

Fun Ideas for Outdoor Play

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

Separation Anxiety

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

How To Encourage a Love of Books with Your Child

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

TEIS Article Featured on PittsburghParent.com

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

Playground Play

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

Tummy Time Ideas For When You Can’t Use The Floor

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

Benefits of Pool Play!

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 Challenges and Rewards of Foster Parenting

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

Tips About Toys

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

Establishing a Naptime Routine

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

Using Meal Planning in Your Lunch & Dinner Routine

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 […]