When we think about mealtimes, it's easy to focus mostly on the food. But where and how your child sits, the tools they use and what's happening around them can all affect how comfortable it feels to participate at the table. A few simple changes to your child's...
"I want my child to eat a wider variety of foods." "They won't sit still for meals." "My child only eats with their hands." "Dinners feel like a battle." Sound familiar? These are concerns we often hear from families. There's much more involved in a mealtime than...
If mealtimes at home involve negotiating, pleading, or a plate of untouched dinner, you're in very good company. Two things that can help take some of the pressure out of family mealtimes are creating a predictable rhythm to the day and understanding who is...
There are thousands of children's books to choose from, but when it comes to supporting language development, you don not need a shelf full of special "educational" books. Some of the best books are actually the simple ones your child wants to read again and again....
Reading with your child is a wonderful way to support their language development. You don't need to read every word, ask lots of questions or even finish the book for it to be valuable. In fact, when speech pathologists use books with young children, we often spend...
Brothers and sisters learn a great deal from one another. They practice talking, sharing, negotiating, waiting, helping and handling disagreements during life. These experiences can support development, but they can also become challenging when one child has...
Wondering if your child is developing on track? Learn the signs to monitor, when to seek professional support, and how speech and occupational therapy can help.
Many parents worry when their child is not talking as expected, but not everything you hear about speech therapy is true. In this video, we explore common myths about speech delays, communication development, and speech therapy for children. Learn when to seek...
Occupational therapy supports children in building the everyday skills needed for success at home, school, and in the community. From emotional regulation and sensory processing to self care, feeding, dressing, and social development, occupational therapists help...
You might be noticing this at school Sometimes it is not the big things. It is the everyday moments that feel hard. Your child might: Avoid writing or get tired quickly Struggle to sit still during class Find it hard to follow instructions or get started Feel...