February 17, 2015
One of the most common issues that parents of young children face is that their child doesn’t eat enough fruits or veggies…my house included! We’ve taken […]
February 13, 2015
Long time no blog! I’ve missed sharing with you all this week, but have been so excited about the ideas and comments we’ve been getting. Please […]
February 10, 2015
Many parents love the idea of sitting with their infant or toddler on their lap and snuggling in to listen to a great book. This magical […]
February 4, 2015
Have you ever heard another parent refer to their child’s eating as “grazing”? Like, “Oh, she’s a grazer…she’ll eat when she gets hungry.” Or, “He doesn’t […]
February 2, 2015
Have you ever wondered why your child gets bored with his or her toys? Often even after the holidays when your house may have an abundance […]
February 2, 2015
Ewwww!!! Covered in spaghetti, baby food carrots, sauce and smiles, our babies are infectious! …and yet their mess is making us CRINGE! Why would we let […]
January 31, 2015
Sometimes when a child is first enrolled in Early Intervention services our families tell us that their own parents are not “on board” with the program. […]
January 28, 2015
The way you position your baby when cuddling, carrying, and playing with him can help him to develop his muscles and to learn motor and social […]
January 26, 2015
I was petrified to start my first baby on anything that he could hold in his fist and munch on! Even though I am CPR certified […]
January 22, 2015
You can help support the development of your baby’s gross motor skills from the moment you bring them home. Gross motor skills involve the large muscles […]
January 21, 2015
When Sarah was just six weeks old, I had to return to work. At the time, I was working in a school district as an early […]
January 20, 2015
Sometimes when a child is first enrolled in Early Intervention services our families tell us that their own parents are not “on board” with the program. […]
January 13, 2015
With the New Year comes cold winter weather in many parts of the country, so what can you do during these long, dark months of cold, […]
January 13, 2015
I kid you not, I seriously offered to jump like a cheerleader at the end of the dining room table if my 18-month-old son would take […]
January 12, 2015
If your baby has been crawling for approximately four months, you can help encourage her to take her first steps with some simple activities. Check out […]
January 11, 2015
As of January 2015, TEIS is now on Pinterest, come follow us for therapy ideas, recipes, crafts & the latest on child development and early intervention: […]
January 7, 2015
When my daughter Sarah was born, two weeks late – I might add – I never believed I could love another baby as much as I […]
January 6, 2015
The first time that your toddler uttered a swear word, it undoubtedly caught everyone by surprise and might have even made people laugh. Why do little […]
January 6, 2015
Who would have thought, but researchers out of CMU have come across some information that will make you hug the next person you see! And it […]
December 31, 2014
I was flipping through a magazine and saw an advertisement for a necklace that read “A Hope & A Future”. It made me think of all […]
December 31, 2014
Have you found yourself asking any of the following questions: “How do I help my child improve his or her fine motor skills?” “How do I […]
December 23, 2014
An informational update from the Western PA School for the Deaf November 13, 2014 Training Summary & Additional Info by Tamara Guo, M.Ed. Developmental Specialist […]
December 17, 2014
As far as Moms go, I’m pretty open-minded about what can be fun and beneficial for the kids. I don’t mind crazy things like washing your […]
December 17, 2014
Infants born prematurely are met with a difficult situation. They try to grow and develop as they would have if they were still in the womb, […]
December 15, 2014
Walking in to drop off my youngest to preschool this morning, I got in to a very funny conversation with another mother, and it really got […]
December 12, 2014
I don’t know about you, but mornings at my house are crazy! With three kids going to three different schools, two parents getting ready for work […]
December 9, 2014
The term 22q refers to a missing part of Chromosome 22, specifically in the area of 22q11.2. It used to be referred to by several names, […]
December 8, 2014
One of the first conversations that I have with almost every family is to make this ONE SIMPLE SWITCH to the way that YOU talk, in […]
December 3, 2014
For today’s Blog, I just wanted to share a beautiful and meaningfully written letter from one of my very favorite people, Erica Schmitt. Erica and her […]
December 2, 2014
During the first year of life, a child develops and gains new skills at an amazing rate. The infant goes from not having any voluntary control […]