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In today’s webisode a Pediatric Occupational Therapist explains to our viewers what the vestibular system is.

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In This Video You Will Learn:

  • What the foundation of the Vestibular System is
  • What Receptors are
  • How the Vestibular System relates to our bodies
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Middle school can be a tough time for children (and parents!) as they transition to adolescence and navigate changes in a variety of areas. One of the clique teenagersbiggest challenges in middle school is the social aspect as it often marks a shift toward focus on popularity and cliques, to determine who is “in” and who is “out.” These pressures can create anxiety, confusion, and stress in students, especially if left unspoken. Below are 7 tips to help your middle schooler healthily navigate social changes and become more inclusive.

7 Tips To Help Your Child Become Socially Inclusive:

  1. Learn about your middle schooler’s friendships. Your child is likely to meet new students from other elementary schools, and this can create shifts in friendships. Ask gentle questions, such as “Who did you eat lunch with today?” or “Who would you like to invite over this weekend?” to learn who your child’s friends are. Because friends have an influence in the ideas, activities, and pressures you child may face, knowing who your child is friends with is important.
  2. Become a safe person your middle schooler can confide in about social issues. Fully listening, empathizing, and reflecting what your Click here to continue reading….
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With having more than one child comes the chance of sibling rivalry. Many brothers and sisters fight from time to time. Some siblings become great siblings fightingfriends where others feel the need to compete for their parents’ attention, material possessions, obtaining better grades, or excelling in sports. No matter what the fight is about, it can be both very unpleasant and frustrating to hear and see your children fight. Below are some strategies to help keep the peace between your children and reduce sibling rivalry.

 Strategies To Reduce Sibling Rivalry:

  • Acceptable and Unacceptable. Discuss with your children what behaviors are acceptable and unacceptable and encourage their input. Make it clear that name-calling, yelling, swearing, hitting, kicking, etc. are all unacceptable behaviors and will not be tolerated. Have them help come up with and be aware of what the consequences will be when they engage in these unacceptable behaviors.
  • Don’t get Involved. When possible, try not to get involved and have your children workout their differences without you. You want your children to learn how to problem solve and find solutions Click here to continue reading…
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Why Is My Child So Picky About The Clothes He/She Wears?

May 16, 2012

We’ve all put on a wool sweater or scarf that feels really itchy and irritating on our skin. You feel in constant discomfort all day long when you move the slightest bit, its distracting for you all day, and you promise yourself you’ll never wear it again. Kids with tactile hypersensitivities experience this on a [...]

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Expressive vs. Receptive Language

May 15, 2012

Speech-Language Pathologists often throw around the terms “expressive language” and “receptive language” as though they are in everyone’s vocabulary. To clear up any confusion, here are definitions for these terms in simple language. What is Receptive Language: Receptive language is the understanding of language “input.” This includes the understanding of both words and gestures. Receptive [...]

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Why Doesn’t My Child Like Bath Time?

May 15, 2012

Typically bath time is either an extremely preferred activity or a least preferred activity for parents and children alike, as there are many sensory components involved with bath time. Bath time is supposed to be a relaxing and enjoyable experience, which can ideally calm a child down before bedtime or help to wake a child [...]

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Tummy Time Frequently Asked Questions

May 13, 2012

What exactly is tummy time? Tummy time is either: Supervised time when your child is laying on a firm flat surface on her tummy. When your child is being in a position where she is face down and has to lift her head up against gravity. Why does my child need tummy time? Why is [...]

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Hey, PE Teachers! Start Picking Team Leaders Who Will Pick The Right Kids For The Right Reasons!

May 11, 2012

Do you remember when your gym teacher picked two team captains and they got to pick their teams? Were you the captain? Great! Were you the last one picked? Not great. If the team captains are always the most popular or the most athletic of the bunch, make sure to rotate in those that are [...]

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3 Tips For A Bed Time Routine | Pediatric Therapy TV

May 10, 2012

In today’s webisode, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst gives viewers 3 practical tips on how to get your child into a bed-time routine.    Read this blog for more bed-time routine tips: In This Video You Will Learn: What type of bed-time schedule to create Why consistency matter when starting a bed-time routine At what time [...]

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10 Do’s and Don’ts for Talking about Adoption

May 9, 2012

“Where do babies come from?” This question can feel overwhelming for any parent to tackle, but when adoption is a part of your child’s story, this question can become more complicated. Understanding adoption as a part of one’s identity is a life-long process. As your child’s understanding of family, relationships, and society develops, so will [...]

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