If your child’s pediatrician or occupational therapist has used the term “dyspraxia,” you may be concerned about what this could mean. While it can sound scary to parents, this means that they have difficulty planning and carrying out movements. Dyspraxia can lead to...
We’ve all been that parent at the grocery store with a screaming toddler at one time or another. Some might consider it a rite of passage into parenthood—temper tantrums are just a part of life when you have a toddler. These meltdowns can cause a lot of stress for...
As parents and caregivers, many of us already understand how important motor skills are for our children’s development. As your child grows, mastering motor control allows them more independence and leads to greater success in school and sports. But have you ever heard of visual-motor skills?
Photo by Robert Collins on Unsplash Gross motor skills are an important part of your child’s development. Some children need a little extra practice—sometimes by working with an occupational therapist—to improve their ability to move the large muscle groups in their...
Parents play an important role in helping their children with language development. After all, you are their first teacher. Whether you have an infant, school-aged child or anything in between, it is never too early (or too late) to introduce routines that will...