Spring forward... lose sleep? Not if you plan ahead!
It can be hard for our bodies to transition to this new schedule, and even harder for kids. Plan ahead and stay ahead of the tired tantrums this spring.
Go to bed…
9Mar
13Feb
Smita Joshi, CCC-SLPHow to Learn What They Don’t Teach You in SLP School Listening to a skilled speaker can be a welcomed treat for any student. I was fortunate enough to not only listen to Smita Joshi as an invited…
23May
Written By: Nicole Martens, MSOT, OTR/L
What is sensory input?
Sensory input is our ability to take in information from the external environment to our body through our sensory system to make connections and meaning of the world. Our sensory system is…
9Mar
Written By: Elizabeth Hare, PT, DPT
One of the biggest factors for physical development for newborns/infants/toddlers/children is their trunk stability and mobility. In order to reach, kick, roll, sit, crawl, stand, and walk, you initiate movement and stability in your trunk.…
22Sep
At about the age of two and half, our son Drew began resisting a variety of foods that he ate on a regular basis. We noticed that he began to prefer salty and crunchy food and puree pouches. When discussing…
11Aug
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Parents frequently ask what to do if their newborn/baby does not like “tummy-time”. The side-lying position has been emphasized for new parents as an important position especially with the “safe-sleep” initiative recommending lying a baby on their…
21May
By: Miriam Vicovan
Americans are widely known as having a limited taste palette in relation to most of the developed world. A typical American restaurant will boast a wide variety of burger, steak, and french fry options, leaving little opportunity for…
21May
By: Smita Joshi, CCC-SLP - Feeding Therapist, Founder and Director
Feeding therapy is generally the first stop for children who are recognized as picky eaters. Extreme picky eating patterns that impact nutrition, growth, health, and/or social routines fall under the title…
21May
By: Stefani Wade, M.S., CCC-SLP
The beginning years of life are critical development years for your child. They are learning all the skills they will need to successfully explore and interact in their environment, specifically the oral motor and feeding skills…
2Mar
By: Smita Joshi, CCC-SLP, Founder and Director
Baby Joe, exclusively nursed. He was diagnosed with GE reflux, failure to thrive, and failed to transition to solids. His GI specialist suggested supplementing by adding formula powder to the breast…