What is Hip Dysplasia and does my baby have it?

07.15.25

Tags: Torticollis, early intervention, Parenting Tips, Independent Living, Evaluations, Motor Coordination, Home Exercise Program

Jason Hubeny, PT, DPT

When a person becomes a new parent, there is often a large amount of fears about everything possible that can…

Tummy Time

02.10.25

Occupational Therapy

Tags: early intervention, Parenting Tips, Motor Coordination

Jaime Hoyle, OTR/L

What is Tummy Time and why is it important? Tummy time is when your baby is laying on their stomach…

The Two Sides of the Hand and Their Role in Fine Motor Development

08.15.22

Occupational Therapy

Tags: fine motor skills, Parenting Tips, Motor Coordination, handwriting, Cutting

Jaime Hoyle, OTR/L

Ever wonder how children develop refined hand skills? Children’s hand skills begin to develop at birth. In the beginning, movements…

Children playing sports for Physical Therapy

Sports Specialization: Why Sports Are About Play and Not Prep

02.07.22

Physical Therapy

Tags: Parenting Tips, Play, ADLs

Jason Hubeny, PT, DPT

Sports specialization is defined as intense, year-round training in a single sport with the exclusion of other sports. There is…

Kids Enjoying Opportunities for Unstructured Play

Offering Opportunities for Unstructured Play

01.24.22

Occupational Therapy

Tags: Parenting Tips, Play

Zoe Tarca

If you ask any child, “what is your favorite thing to do?”, it is likely that their response would be…

Part 2: Screen Time Q & A with an OT and SLP

01.10.22

Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy

Tags: sensory processing disorder, Parenting Tips, Emotional Regulation, Language & Literacy, Screen Time

Eliana Echeverry, M.A., CCC-SLP

Authors: Eliana Echeverry, M.A. CCC-SLP, Dena Riccio, M.S. OTR/L Part 1 of our Screen Time Q & A addressed some…

child upset and not wanting to wear winter clothes

Winning the Winter Clothes Battle with Your Child

01.03.22

Occupational Therapy

Tags: sensory processing disorder, Parenting Tips, ADLs

Rachel DePasquale, M.S., OTR/L

If you’re a parent of young children, you’re probably all too familiar with the struggle of convincing your child to…

little girl asking for help and stressed

Break the Cycle of Stress: Stress Management Tips for Families

12.27.21

Occupational Therapy

Tags: Parenting Tips, Emotional Regulation, Social Emotional Awareness, Strategy

Ashley Kloss, M.S., OTR/L

The past several years have brought an unparalleled amount of stress into both our world and our children’s world. With…

Parent Tips Part Two: Plagiocephaly

11.15.21

Occupational Therapy

Tags: Torticollis, Parenting Tips, Play, Motor Coordination, Home Exercise Program

Allyson Charette, M.S., OTR/L

As your new baby enters the world and develops, your eyes are locked in on their every move, smile, and…

Prevent a Halloween Meltdown with your children

Tips-n-Tricks to Prevent a Halloween Meltdown

10.25.21

Mental Health Counseling

Tags: Social Skills, sensory processing disorder, kids, Parenting Tips, Emotional Regulation, Meltdowns

Vanessa Fiorelli, COTA/L

Halloween can be a very overstimulating time of year. From navigating store aisles in search of a comfortable costume to…

cute little girl listening mom with open mouth looking her cropped mother sitting cross legged floor talking daughter lovely infant sitting barefoot weekend motherhood concept

When to seek a speech therapy evaluation for your late talker, and what to do at home

09.06.21

Speech and Language Therapy

Tags: Parenting Tips, Speech Language Therapy, Language Milestones, Play, Late Talkers

Haily Reatherford, M.S., CCC-SLP

One of the most exciting and crucial milestones children achieve is their first word. We cannot wait for the day…

family using modern technologies while sitting sofa

Part 1: Screen Time Q & A with an OT and SLP

05.10.21

Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Cognition

Tags: Social Skills, sensory processing disorder, teletherapy, oral motor, visual motor skills, Parenting Tips, Emotional Regulation, Social Emotional Awareness, Social Emotional Learning, Executing Functioning Skills, Social Language, Language Milestones, Screen Time, Play, Late Talkers, Motor Coordination, Vision, Gaming

Eliana Echeverry, M.A., CCC-SLP

What are the biggest impacts you have seen on children’s development? Below we break down some impacts across a few areas.

bored little girl resting her head while doing her homework

Change it Up! Flexible Seating Options for the Online Learner at Home

03.29.21

Occupational Therapy

Tags: fine motor skills, Children, gross motor skills, visual motor skills, COVID, Parenting Tips, Screen Time, Balance, Writing, Environmental Modifications, Online Learning, Flexible Seating, Movement Breaks

Allyson Charette, M.S., OTR/L

Let’s consider how various seated positions and other environmental modifications can be incorporated throughout their day.

schoolgirl teacher using digital tablet classroom sm

Accessible Assistive Technology for Students and Parents

12.07.20

Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Executive Functioning Coaching, School-based

Tags: teletherapy, Distance learning, IEP, 504 Plans, Post-Secondary Planning, Parenting Tips, Accommodations, Executing Functioning Skills, Organization, ADHD, Assistive Technology, Dyslexia, AAC, Time Management, Writing, Vision

Eliana Echeverry, M.A., CCC-SLP

Assistive technology (AT) refers to the products, equipment, and systems that enhance learning, working, and daily living for individuals with…

Sisters eating delicious pasta in kitchen

Adapting and Shifting During a Pandemic

10.12.20

Speech and Language Therapy, Social Cognition, Executive Functioning Coaching

Tags: Social Skills, teletherapy, Parenting Tips, Emotional Regulation, Social Emotional Awareness, Speech Language Therapy, Social Emotional Learning, Executing Functioning Skills, Independent Living, Social Language, Social Strategies, Organization, Tantrums, Problem Solving, ADHD

Amanda Ray, M.A., CCC-SLP

I am a speech language pathologist who specializes in social cognition and executive functioning. I have been to countless Michelle Garcia Winner’s Social Thinking conferences as well as Sarah Ward & Kristen Jacobsen’s 360 Thinking Executive Functioning seminars.
Let me say it again… I teach social cognition and executive functioning skills for a living… However, this pandemic has completely upheaved my executive functioning skills and rewired my brain. Anyone else struggling??? Please let me explain…

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