For kids, and families, pets are more than just an animal. They are friends, companions and family members. Read More
April 18, 2017
Spring has arrived…and with it, seasonal allergies. Allergies in children are common. Nearly half of all children in the U.S., suffer from allergies. Treating allergies can be challenging because there can be so many different symptoms, different allergen triggers and different reactions. Symptoms of allergic reactions could include: itchy/red/watery eyes, sneezing, runny and/or congested nose, congested sinuses, headaches, rashes, hives, difficulty breathing/wheezing, sore/itchy/scratchy throat, coughing, hoarse voice, itchy ear canals ear infections for congestion, difficulty sleeping, fatigue and snoring. Below are some tips to help make the spring allergy season easier. Read More
April 10, 2017
Sensory processing is the way our central nervous system (brain and associated pathways) receives messages from our environment and responds accordingly. Read More
April 3, 2017
More than 1 in 6 US children live in households that were food-insecure at some point during the year. Read More
March 27, 2017
Are your kids moving beyond baby toys? Here are some great idea for toddler toys. Read More
March 20, 2017
Everyone has “those mornings”, but when “those mornings” happen day after day with your child it can cause a lot of stress and tension at home. Kids get crabby and dig in their heels. Parents get frustrated and it feels like the day is off to a crummy start. Here are some ideas to make the morning routine run a bit more smoothly: Read More
March 6, 2017
You should replace helmets when your child has outgrown them. If your child has experienced a crash in the helmet it should be replaced. If the helmet has been dropped on concrete or a hard surface it should be replaced. Read More
February 27, 2017
There are several critical components involved in the comprehension intervention for CAPD. Read More
February 20, 2017
A diagnosis of CAPD is made when a child shows significant differences and significantly delayed functioning in 2 or more areas of auditory processing. Lack of an identifiable pattern argues for global delays or a differential diagnosis such as ADHD or dyslexia. Children can have these things as well as CAPD, but this is where careful testing and diagnosis is needed. Read More
February 6, 2017
These are just some of the signs you might see in a child with a CAPD. No person will have every symptom. Often symptoms can be grouped into subtypes. Read More