Grief During the Holidays

  “Time Together” I love our time together. Oh, the places we’ve been. The meals that we’ve eaten. The sights that we’ve seen. The chats that we’ve had. The jokes that we’ve told. My time spent with you just never gets old. And on days when you just can’t come along, I’ll still walk and […]

What Are Primitive Reflexes?

Primitive reflexes are automatic movements babies are born with to help them survive and develop early skills — like sucking, turning their head, or holding onto your finger. As your child grows, these reflexes are meant to “integrate,” meaning the brain learns to control movement instead of reacting automatically. When a reflex doesn’t fully integrate, […]

Tummy Time!

October is National PT Month and we would love to share Tummy Time Tools from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, recommended by The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). This is a comprehensive guide for optimal positioning during all activities, including carrying your baby, snuggling, diapering, feeding, playing, and more!

Stuttering: What You Need to Know

by Heather Heusinger-Carlton, MS, CCC-SLP   Everyone stutters a little bit, right?  Not likely.  Though we all experience breaks in the flow of our speech such as interjections (“um…” and “uh…”) or word or phrase repetitions (“But, but I don’t want to!” or “I don’t, I don’t think so.”), this is not considered stuttering. These […]

Trick-Or-Treat Resource

However your child communicates, we hope they have a fun Halloween! Feel free to print and attach to your child’s Trick-or-Treat bag or pumpkin if desired! DOWNLOAD HERE We’ve also created some Halloween Communication Boards that can be used to support communication for Halloween as well! DOWNLOAD HERE

Lighten the Load: Backpack Safety for Growing Bodies

Insights from an occupational therapist on reducing injury risk and promoting everyday ergonomics during this back-to-school season Every September, as schedules get busier and backpacks get fuller, more kids are at risk of experiencing backpack-related injuries. Did you know that over 61% of children carry a backpack that is over the recommended weight limit? 1 […]

Sensory Feeding during the Holidays

Navigating the holidays can be a tricky time for both picky eaters and their caregivers! While this is a fun season of celebration, it can also bring some extra challenges and anxious feelings for kiddos with sensory feeding difficulties. Holiday meals, while extra special, also present some extra sensory and environmental considerations. Before even discussing […]