Developing Fine Motor Skills
When assessing a child’s handwriting and fine motor skills, it is very important to look at all of the joints …
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Helping Your Child Navigate Holiday Transitions
by Keely White, M.S., OTR/L Though the holidays are often filled with cheer, the hustle and bustle of the season…
Back to School: Expect the Unexpected
2020 has not quite been the year we all expected! In the midst of this unanticipated pandemic…
Summer Sensory-Motor Play
When working on motor skills it can be effective to include multi-sensory activities to keep children engaged which promotes carryover of the practiced skill.
Treating ADHD Through Pediatric Therapy
Behavioral therapy is a strategy parents can use to treat their child’s ADHD. Behavioral therapy is often effective at helping…
Sending a Child with Autism Back to School
Autism spectrum conditions show a wide range of symptoms and severity in their presentation, but common aspects are developmentally poor…
Helping Your Child Cope with a Traumatic Event
Traumatic events can happen to anyone, however, children lack the coping mechanisms that adults have developed and are especially vulnerable…
Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep?
We all know that getting children to bed can be challenging, especially with school work, play, activities and parents…
3 Simple Tests to Check Your Child’s Physical Health
Most parents are unaware of common physical impairments that their children may be experiencing. Many adolescence and adult orthopedic problems…
How to Help Your Children Become Organized
As adults, we use strategies to organize our lives. We put papers in color-coded folders, use shoe racks, and schedule…
4 Ways to Help Your Child be More Active
There is a silent epidemic happening in America, that most people are unaware of, poor hip and spinal strength. This…
Is the Environment Slowing Your Child’s Development?
As children, our growth and development is shaped by the world around us, and what we are exposed to. This…
Does Your Child Walk on Their Toes? What This Means
What is toe walking? Most children begin walking at 12 to 15 months of age. Often, in the early stages…
Is Your Child on Track? Discovering Developmental Delays
During your child’s development, they accomplish certain physical and mental milestones at a specific age range. This is a good…
Keeping Your Kids Entertained Indoors
With winter upon us, are your children spending more time indoors complaining that there is nothing to do? Almost any room…
Preventing Sports Injuries in Children
Playing sports is an important part of developing as a child. It builds physical, mental and social development. With different play…
Helping Your Child Build Friendships
Parents play a crucial role in their child’s social development. A child is not born with social skills. He needs parents…
Improving Your Child’s Language and Nervous System
Have you ever witnessed a child’s mood change with a splash in the water? Or maybe you’ve seen intense concentration in…
Keeping Play Safe
Learning to play is a vital part of a child’s life. It is a time for the child to learn…
Should Your Child be W-Sitting?
W-sitting is one of the many sitting positions that most children move in and out of while playing, but there are…
Does Your Child Have a Speech Problem?
Parents listen to their child talk and know how he or she communicates. They also listen to his or her playmates,…
Does Your Baby Have a Flat Head?
Today, many more babies have flat spots on their heads, far more than 20 years ago. In fact, it is…
Getting Your Child Involved in Cooking
Developing your child’s skills in the kitchen can determine their ability to make wise food and eating choices for a lifetime….
How to Survive an Outing With Your Child
With today’s busy lifestyle, it seems we spend more time running around than just hanging around. Every parent has experienced the…
Helping Your Child Improve Their Social Skills
Is your child appropriate in their social skills and how they interact with others? Research shows that children who are popular,…
Setting Your Child Up For Success in School
School success can be measured by both academic performance and social participation. Your child must be ready to manage the demands…
What Is The Right Toy For Your Child’s Age?
Does your child need help with fine motor skills, gross motor skills, visual perception, eye-hand coordination, problem solving or maybe…
Having Trouble Getting Your Child to Go to Bed?
Sleep is an essential part of our day to ensure we are healthy and ready to engage in what life…
Proper Posture Tips For Moms
Lifting and carrying a child, picking up toys off of the floor, and pushing a stroller are normal daily tasks…
10 Playful, Physical Outdoor Activities for Kids
Getting outside and playing is a critical part of development for children. We all need physical activity, but for children,…
What Are The Right Toys For Small Children?
Children learn through active exploration and play. The right toys can facilitate your child’s learning and development in ways that…
Helping Hyperactive Children With Their Social Skills
Children display an amazing variety of social skills and styles. Some children like to have one or two close friends,…
Planning for the holidays
The holidays can be a stressful and over-stimulating time of year for everyone. This can be particularly so for children…
Having Guests and Visiting Others
For parents with children of Autism, Asperger syndrome or special needs, having guests or visiting others can be stressful. However,…
Reading tips for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Whether your child has mild or severe Autism Spectrum Disorder, making reading a fun activity can help your child’s learning…
Halloween tips for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Halloween is an exciting holiday for children, but it may offer certain challenges for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)….
Setting Up For Play Date Success With Developmental Delays
If your child has a developmental or intellectual disability, you have likely observed them struggling with social interactions and play…
Tips for helping children cope with visitors and visiting others
With children with special needs having visitors and visiting others can be a disruptive experience if not properly planned. Having…
The Right Toys and Games For Little Ones
Children learn through active exploration and play. You can choose the right toys to facilitate your child’s learning and development…
Summer Fun Activities for Children With Special Needs
Summer time can be a challenging time for children with special needs, but it doesn’t mean it can’t be fun!…
Is Your Child Getting Enough Tummy Time?
Babies spend lots of time on their backs. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends placing babies on their backs to…
Helping Your Child with Special Needs
Your child’s needs extend throughout the whole family and it can be, at times very stressful for the entire family…
Fostering Social Skills if Your Child is Hyperactive
Kids display an amazing variety of social skills and styles. Some kids like to have one or two close friends,…
How to Establish Bedtime Routines For Your Child
Sleep is an essential part of our day and helps to ensure we are healthy and ready to engage in…
Posture Tips for Moms
Lifting and carrying a child, picking up toys off of the floor, and pushing a stroller are normal daily tasks…
Helping Your Child Walk Better
There is one thing all children love to do, run their hearts out! However, for some children this can a…
Is Your Child Progressing as Fast as You Think They Should?
While every child is unique and develops at a different rate through the stages of life, there are key milestones…
Ways to keep your child active during the winter
During the winter months, children have fewer opportunities to get outside for exercise. It is important for parents to emphasize…
Preventing play and sports injuries in children
Sports and play are a big part of growing up. Injuries do occur from time to time and are often…
Holiday ornaments to make with your children
The holidays are a great time of year to do special, seasonal activities with your child. By engaging them in…
Travel tips for families with special needs children
As the holidays fast approach, there is often the need to travel to see family and friends. For a family…
Helping your child pronounce the “r” sound
Difficulty with pronouncing words can have an impact on the communication of a child with his or her peers. This…
Nurturing Your Child’s Physical and Mental Well Being
In today’s fast-paced world it is easy for a child to be “labeled” with a diagnosis, that can often stem…