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July 16, 2020

Outside play benefits toddler development

Outdoor Activities for Toddlers this Summer

In their first 3 years of life, children pass a variety of milestones having to do with physical and mental growth, adaptive skills, communication, and socialization. Sometimes children experience delays or health conditions that may lead to developmental delays.

June 19, 2020

How to Talk to Children About Juneteenth

Explaining Slavery to Curious Youngsters Has your child heard of Juneteenth and wonders what it is all about? Explaining a holiday commemorating the end of slavery […]

June 18, 2020

How Can Early Intervention Help my Child?

Can Early Intervention Help With My Child?

In their first 3 years of life, children pass a variety of milestones having to do with physical and mental growth, adaptive skills, communication, and socialization. Sometimes children experience delays or health conditions that may lead to developmental delays.

June 16, 2020

How to Have Your Toddler Help with Chores

Chores are a wonderful opportunity to practice following verbal directions. Toddlers don’t know that chores are not typically a fun thing to do, so make them into a play experience that includes the whole family! The act of cleaning up books and toys when your child is done playing with them is a great way to help with transitions.

June 8, 2020

TEIS, Inc. Statement on Anti-Racism and Diversity

As an organization, our goal is to bring Early Intervention services to families throughout our service area, regardless of race, religion, or socioeconomic status. We are committed to being a part of the support system for families that are marginalized, and we will do everything we can to make systemic racism a thing of the past.

June 2, 2020

Racism and Violence: Using Your Power as a Parent to Support Children Aged Two to Five

See this resource from Zero to Three that provides thoughts and guidelines for talking about these complex issues of racism and equality in age-appropriate ways with […]

May 22, 2020

Parenting in the Age of COVID-19

The Coronavirus Pandemic has provided many new and unexpected challenges for everyone. Whether you are a young mother, a parent working from home, or grandparent used to helping with the kids, we’ve all had to adapt to new modes of coping in a very short span of time. Being in a lockdown situation creates new challenges, especially for those caring for young children, children with developmental delays, and those with special needs. Here are a few tips for staying motivated and supportive in the age of COVID-19.

April 24, 2020

COVID-19 and Your Children

The news about COVID-19 can be frightening, a major pandemic that has spread to almost every country around the world. The good news is that kids are affected differently than adults. Under 1% of cases have been recorded in children 9 years-old and under, and many of these have mild or no symptoms. There may be no fever, no cough, and no other sign of infection.

April 2, 2020