Author: Amy Baez

It seems like every year there are new unique months of awareness that pop up surprisingly. This year isn’t any different. In fact, this June is the first time the U.S. has officially recognized National Give a Bunch of Balloons Month. It was created to bring joy to children suffering from an illness or struggling with a life-altering diagnosis. This...

I'm an occupational therapist with close to 20 years of experience working with parents of young children. I often get asked, “What do you recommend I buy?” First, I try to use toys and objects already in the home as much as possible. I understand that starting therapy services with your child can be overwhelming enough without having to buy...

It was nearing the end of summer in Miami when I received a call from a concerned mother. An occupational therapist at a nearby private school gave her my number just a couple short weeks before the start of another school year. Familiar with my practice, she thought I was a good match for the family. I came to learn...

Did you know that February 28th (along with August 22nd) is National Tooth Fairy Day? I didn’t, but I am willing to celebrate any day that promotes good dental hygiene. Parents often ask me for advice with tooth brushing because children can sometimes be sensitive to the activity. Here are some quick tips to help. Starting Dentists recommend you start brushing teeth as...