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12.14.2020
How To Work On K and G Sounds
Does your child say “tup” for “cup” or “doe” for “go?” When children substitute the “t” sound for “k” or the “d” sound for “g,” it’s called fronting. This is a fairly common substitution for children as they are learning their sounds and starting to talk. It is not considered normal as your child gets
12.04.2020
Toys for Pencil Grasp and Writing – MOSAIC Gift Guide Part II
MOSAIC’s toys for developing pencil grasp and writing are here with the Christmas holiday just around the corner! Along with the excitement of the season also comes the stress of finding that “perfect toy” for that special child. Toys are a BIG thing for occupational therapists. Therefore, we use toys to help guide a child’s
11.30.2020
What is Occupational Therapy? Part Two – 5 Through 18 Years
Last week, in Part 1 of “What is Occupational Therapy?”, I spoke about what OTs look at for in the age range of birth to 4 years. I will now discuss ages 5-18 years. Remember, I am looking at the overall development levels of the child. I need to know this information in order to
12.21.2020
Breastfeeding Myths Part 1
There is a lot pressure to breast feed a baby. However, for many it is a difficult and emotionally charged journey. Just because women have breasts, doesn’t mean that a baby will naturally latch and everything goes smoothly. Often, complications can arise that lead breastfeeding to become difficult and even overwhelming. Below are some breastfeeding
12.07.2020
Pacifier Facts – A Speech Therapist’s Perspective
Binky, pacifier, paci, dummy, soother – there are so many names! At least once a week the conversation of pacifiers is brought up to me as a speech therapist. Will it ruin our breastfeeding journey? Is it going to be a sleep crutch for my baby? How much does it really impact speech development? Do
12.03.2020
MOSAIC Holiday Gift Guide Part I
A MOSAIC holiday gift guide just in time!!! We hear you!! All of us get pulled into the Amazon or Google toy search and frequently we buy on impulse or because the toy looks “good,” especially for ages 1-3. We tend to recommend that parents go back to simpler times and maximize development by setting
