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 […]
May 9, 2015
Good oral hygiene is important for your baby from the start. Before your infant even gets his fist teeth, you can use a piece of gauze […]
May 8, 2015
Mommy grows the baby in her womb. She and the baby spend all day every day together during pregnancy. Mommy feels every kick, every movement, every […]
May 7, 2015
As a parent you probably never thought of diaper changing as being fun or educational, right? But, did you know that you and your baby can […]
May 4, 2015
It can be exhausting to complete all of the tasks and demands of the day. Throw children into the mix and things can be even more […]
May 1, 2015
How many times do you pick up a box of diapers from Target or Sam’s Club, only to toss it out in the weekly trash when […]
April 29, 2015
A “W” sit is when your child sits on the floor with their knees to the front, but their feet aiming behind, and their bottom on […]
April 28, 2015
By Denise Dahl, PT When your EI therapist arrives to work with you and your child, do you feel like you have to keep your other […]
April 28, 2015
As a mother of three girls I can certainly remember the days of going through several shirts and bibs per day when my kids were teething. […]
April 27, 2015
Every time I put my baby on the floor, Grandma said, “She’s going to catch a chill!” I mean, really…WHO puts their baby on the floor? […]
April 23, 2015
As adults, we often hear that we have to have good “core” strength. We do things like go to yoga, spin class, or pilates to address […]
April 23, 2015
Depending on your toddler’s physical development and needs, there are a variety of obstacles you can introduce to develop his/her gross motor skills. Obstacle courses are […]
April 21, 2015
This is a frequent concern of parents…oh my goodness, the back of my baby’s head is FLAT! What can I do? How did this happen? This […]
April 14, 2015
A common question parents ask me is, “I hear sippy cups aren’t good for my child’s speech development. Can you tell me why?” The answer may […]
April 14, 2015
I was invited to a family’s home with concerns that their little girl wasn’t walking yet, and was almost 14 months old. Now, don’t let the […]
April 8, 2015
Sitting in the pediatrician’s waiting room, waiting for Joey’s 9 month well visit… I was a nervous wreck! He wasn’t crawling yet, and while I KNOW […]
April 7, 2015
Many parents or caregivers discover at one time or another that transitions in daily routines can be very challenging with a toddler, particularly if that means […]
March 31, 2015
For most typically-developing infants, pediatricians will advise that parents begin introducing spoon-fed baby foods to their babies at around the age of 6 months. Generally, we […]
March 28, 2015
No parent wants to hear that anyone, especially their own family member, thinks that their child might be developmentally delayed. So how do you tactfully approach […]
March 26, 2015
In the Fall of 2014, we decided to start a Blog on our website. In today’s day in age, there are so many AMAZING technological and […]
March 25, 2015
Children begin to communicate the moment they are born. From cries to coos, parents learn their child’s communication without the use of words. One fun way […]