November 13, 2018
As a parent, the word “symmetry” probably doesn’t come to mind when you think of your new baby. As therapists, symmetry is something we look for […]
October 29, 2018
Sometimes it’s hard to know how to best encourage your children in their schoolwork. You don’t want to do their work for them, and you don’t […]
October 25, 2018
Do you think he has ADHD? As an early intervention therapist this is a question I get asked by parents with children as young as 16 […]
October 24, 2018
As parents we worry, sometimes unnecessarily about our children. We ask ourselves questions such as, “Is he developing on target?” or “Is his speech delay a […]
October 23, 2018
By Jennifer Smith, BA, MA, TSVI, TEIS Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments One of my baby’s eyes seems to wander, is this a problem? My […]
October 22, 2018
Give Choices: We all feel more in control when we are given a choice and not forced to do something. Making choices gives children a sense […]
October 5, 2018
Parents should worry more about their own screen time and less about their kids' screen time when thinking about early child development
October 5, 2018
Toddlers love to hear the sound of their own voices. And yes, as annoying at it is, toddlers love to shriek-often at the top of their […]
July 19, 2018
What is a routine? A routine is defined as a sequence of actions regularly followed. If you’re not a totally fly by the seat of your […]
April 23, 2018
As therapists we are often asked about the intelligibility of toddlers when they speak. Many parents, understandably, are concerned about whether their child’s speech will be […]
January 22, 2018
By Jen@BlogOnDirt.com Is Junior starting to climb the crib’s walls and you’re worrying he may finally make it to the rail and plummet down towards the […]
January 15, 2018
By Kate Houston Children are creatures of habit. There’s perhaps no bigger disruption to a routine than moving to a new home. That’s especially true for […]
December 29, 2017
Ah the holidays, shopping, food, gifts, parties, relatives and TODDLERS! You know how stressed you feel during the holidays? Now imagine being a one or two […]
November 14, 2017
By Daniel Sherwin, Guest Blogger at DadSolo.com Mornings are especially hectic if you have little ones. However, you can make your routine less stressful with a […]
November 7, 2017
By Catherine Konstantinos, M.Ed TEIS Developmental Specialist Many children go through a period where separating from their caregiver becomes extremely difficult. This phase can start around […]
October 25, 2017
By Catherine Konstantinos, M.Ed. TEIS Developmental Specialist Ah, toddler tantrums– undoubtedly one of the most frustrating parenting experiences. Your child might throw himself on the floor, […]
July 18, 2017
Oh my, aren’t toddlers a challenge? Well, maybe not ALL toddlers, but most moms and dads are given a run for their money at some point […]
June 26, 2017
Your toddler goes through quite a range of emotions in one day, right? His little body and mind want to do so many things, yet he’s […]
March 6, 2017
Having a newborn baby is exhausting! All they do is sleep, eat, pee, poop and spit up! Well, yes, all that is definitely true, but newborns […]
January 20, 2017
Tired being stuck indoors with an active toddler? Is your child bored with his new holiday toys already? A few weeks ago we posted a blog […]
January 9, 2017
It’s after the holidays and maybe your home is now filled with an overabundance of new toys piled alongside all the other toys your child already […]
November 7, 2016
Daily life with a toddler can be challenging for parents, but please realize that toddlers are in a developmental tug of war of being little kids […]
June 2, 2016
By Tamara Guo, M.Ed. TEIS Developmental Specialist You have a toddler, right? And every 5 minutes you feel like you are saying “No, stop or don’t!”, […]