March 10, 2020
Aquatic Therapy and the Brain
A recent study from the International Conference for Evidence Based Aquatic Therapy (ICEBAT) released a study about water and...
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October 17, 2019
Take a Deep Breath
By: Mallory Bushee, MSOT, OTR/L Have you tried helping your child calm down when he or she is in...
October 14, 2019
Preparing for Halloween
By: Mallory Bushee, MSOT, OTR/L Halloween can be such an exciting experience for some kids but also such an...
October 08, 2019
How was your day?
Parent: “How was your day at school?” Child: “Fine.” Parent: “What did you do?” Child: “Nothing.” If this conversation...
September 13, 2019
Tummy Time: Facts & Tips for Success!
By: Lindsay Sawyer, PT, DPT Why is tummy time important for my baby? Strengthens baby’s back, neck and shoulder...
September 03, 2019
W-sitting in Children
By: Lindsay Sawyer, PT, DPT “W-sitting” is often a term used to describe a sitting position where a child’s...
August 30, 2019
ABA Myths
Chelle Stoneburg, M.Ed., BCBA Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is new to Child and Family Development and it might be...
August 22, 2019
Parent-Teacher Communication
Parents and Guardians play a significant role in their child’s education. Positive communication between teachers and parents can help...
August 14, 2019
What is ABA?
by: Chelle Stoneburg, M.Ed., BCBA Child and Family Development is excited to now offer Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services!...
August 07, 2019
Regulating Emotions
By: Mallory Bushee, MSOT, OTR/L The Zones of Regulation is a wonderful curriculum designed by Leah Kuypers, a licensed...
July 15, 2019
Mathematics & Dyslexia
It is known that individuals diagnosed with dyslexia experience difficulties with a variety of language skills; but do all...
July 10, 2019
Kids Can Help Grocery Shopping
By: Mallory Bushee, MSOT, OTR/L Getting kids of varying ages involved in grocery shopping can be helpful for...
June 26, 2019
Mindfulness in Children
Promoting mindfulness in children can be a helpful technique for improving their overall physical health. Mindfulness is known to...
May 28, 2019
Shapes for Toddlers!
By: Kati Berlin, MS OTR/L I have LOVED the Letter School Block Letter, and the Letter School Cursive app...
May 14, 2019
Resource for ADHD
By: Dr. Gretchen Hunter, Ph.D. As a psychologist who provides diagnostic assessment and treatment for ADHD, I wanted to...
May 09, 2019
Interactive Tech for the iPad
By: Kati Berlin, MS, OTL/R Osmo is one of my new favorite therapy activities! It mixes the technology of...