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09.18.2023

Paced bottle feeding is a method of bottle feeding that allows the infant to be more in control of the feeding pace by slowing down the flow of milk. It also helps prevent digestive issues. Whether the child is exclusively breast fed and needing to take an occasional bottle, the child is entirely bottle fed,

09.05.2023

Small Talk in a World of Text

Small talk may sound easy enough, but it is a challenge for many adults, let alone children who grow up in a world of texting and social media. Teaching your child to engage in small talk makes them more socially aware and helps them communicate across generations. Use some of the following ideas to begin

08.21.2023

Sensory Diet

A sensory diet is not just for kids! A sensory diet can be individualized to many different ages to help support regulation needs. But, what is a sensory diet? A sensory diet is a set of activities that is designed to meet the specific needs of an individual. Therefore, the goal is to provide a

09.25.2023

Parenting: How to Foster Supportive Parenting

Having raised 5 children and now watching my children and their journey of parenting, I can fully agree with the following statement. Being a parent is a beautiful and rewarding journey, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. As parents, it is our responsibility to create a nurturing and supportive environment for

09.11.2023

AAC in Early Intervention

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a device or system that replaces or supports natural speech. AAC can be no-tech or low-tech, including such things as gestures, writing, drawing, manual sign, picture communication boards, letter boards, etc. It might also be high tech. This includes using an application on an iPad or tablet (i.e., Proloquo2Go, LAMP,

08.28.2023

Developmental Stages of Play

As a parent or caregiver, it’s important to understand the different developmental stages of play in children ages 0-5. Play is not just a fun activity for children, but it’s also a crucial part of their development. Through play, children learn about the world around them, develop their social skills, and build their cognitive abilities.