They say life is what happens when you're making plans. Here we are again, five months after schools abruptly closed amid the COVID-19 lockdown, gearing up for yet another round of distance learning. This time, we have time to prepare, and that’s half the battle. So, I called my very dear friend Amy Baez and begged for some insider homeschooling tips...
In this time of Covid-19, many families are looking for new playful activities to complete with their young child. Some families are participating in therapy sessions online or engaging with distant family members. Typically, less screen time is encouraged, but we are all in a unique situation right now. Therefore, Playapy is sharing some interactive simple and effective play-based ideas...
We have all heard parents describe their children negatively by saying they are acting like animals. They may be jumping on or crawling under furniture testing a parents patience. What if encouraging them to act like animals actually had benefits to their development? Then would it be okay with you? Why? Using animal walks in the name of exercise could help to build...
Most parents of very young children are aware that their child needs Tummy Time. They usually make great attempts at getting their baby’s tummy down on a mat and even will get down on the same level to increase the time their baby will remain happy. In my therapeutic experience, most parents do not realize that tummy time should continue...
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...