by ICT | Aug 14, 2020 | Child Development
Parent stress, in general, runs high these days. We are several months into a global pandemic, and parents have a lot to worry about: Health and finances. Job losses or working from home (while juggling another round of distance learning). Wondering when life will...
by ICT | Jul 15, 2020 | Child Development
Decades of research tell us that routines are good for kids. They create boundaries for eating, sleeping and activity, set expectations, and help children feel in control and safe. As families continue to spend more time at home due to the pandemic (especially during...
by ICT | Jun 4, 2020 | Child Development, ICT
Type “talking about race with kids” into a search bar, and you can scroll endless results. But what if you have a child with special needs? Can a child with autism who may not be able to imagine or understand others’ perspectives understand race? How do you navigate...
by ICT | May 26, 2020 | Child Development, Speech Therapy
May is Better Hearing and Speech month – a perfect time to highlight common speech and language disorders, as well as the role of hearing in speech and language development. Speech Disorders Speech disorders interfere with a child’s ability to speak effectively in...
by ICT | Feb 8, 2020 | Child Development, ICT
When our toddlers are whining or our school-aged children are struggling with homework, it’s normal to want to step in and stop it. For one thing, we don’t want to see our children unhappy. And, let’s face it – whining, crying and complaining are like those...
by ICT | Jan 31, 2020 | Child Development, ICT, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
Whether it’s a parent singing a baby a lullaby, a toddler shaking a maraca, a group of children dancing to “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes,” or a child strumming her first guitar, music is a staple in every stage of development. We’re thankful to have a robust music...
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