May 15, 2021
Benefits of Educational Services
By: Child & Family Development Education Team Every child has their own learning preferences and needs. Similarly, every parent...
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May 13, 2021
Road Tripping!
By: Lisa Peterson, MS, CCC-SLP Planning a road trip this summer? Use those long hours in the car wisely!...
May 05, 2021
Talking to Kids About Mental Health
Mental Health Awareness Month: Tips for talking with your kids about Mental Health Written by: Lindsey Anuzis, MA, LCMHCA,...
April 30, 2021
Picky Eaters
Picky Eaters: Tips for How to Overcome & When to See A Professional By: Ashley Godwin, CCC-SLP Mealtime can...
April 16, 2021
How to Model Self-Compassion
How to Model Self-Compassion for your kids: Changing the narrative from improving self-esteem to improving self-compassion Written by: Lindsey...
April 08, 2021
Independent Toileting: Part 2
By: Sam Develli, OTR/L The previous blog provides information about the prerequisites and developmental stages of “potty training,” while...
April 06, 2021
Independent Toileting: Part 1
By: Sam Develli, OTR/L Independent toileting or ‘potty training’ is often a source of fear and anxiety for any...
March 29, 2021
Learn, Play, Thrive
By: Meghan Davidson-Palmer, MS, OTR/L I am always seeking to expand my knowledge of autism and to grow my...
March 19, 2021
AAC Devices: A Guide For Parents
By: Kelly Connor, CCC-SLP So, your child’s speech language pathologist (SLP) is suggesting AAC for your child and talking...
March 12, 2021
Ask the Experts: Educational Evaluations
As Educational Specialists, we are often asked about the difference between state testing requirements and private educational evaluations. Many...
March 04, 2021
Nocturnal Enuresis
Nocturnal Enuresis: Nighttime Bedwetting By: Sam Develli, OTR/L Bedwetting: What is it? Bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, is “the state...
March 02, 2021
Reading Practice: Tips for Parents
By: Jessica DeLing, M.Ed. When I was a kid, I loved to read. The Little House on the Prairie...
February 24, 2021
Jumping & Trampoline Exercise
By: Josh Scribben, DPT SAFETY FIRST! Many parents are skeptical of allowing their children to play on a trampoline...
February 19, 2021
Let’s Talk Endurance
By: Abby Morton, DPT We are a year into our new normal and can all feel the duration of...
February 12, 2021
Staying Active Indoors
Staying Active Indoors During the Cold Winter Months By: Josh Scribben, DPT As many parents have discovered, keeping children...
February 03, 2021
Sensory Based Approach to Mask Wearing
By: Christina Mitro, OTR/L Mask. Who knew that a four letter word could rock our world so drastically? Such...