by Enrichment Therapies | Jan 2, 2025 | Developmental Stages, Executive Function, Resources
What exactly are executive functions, and what can you do as a parent to support their development? Executive functions are the mental processes that enable us to plan, control our behavior, focus, and manage multiple tasks while in pursuit of a goal. Early on,...
by Enrichment Therapies | Dec 20, 2024 | Play, Resources, School-Aged Activities, Toddler/Pre-K Activities
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! For many people, that means lots of family time spent in a car or on a plane. All of this free time can be great for helping your child improve their speech, language, reading, writing, or other academic skills. Here are some...
by Enrichment Therapies | Dec 12, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Feeding & Swallowing, Play
The holiday season is an ideal time to explore food play, especially for children who may face challenges with eating. Engaging in fun, sensory-based activities can help improve their comfort and skills around food. Here are five ways to incorporate food play during...
by Enrichment Therapies | Dec 3, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Play, Speech & Language
Building a snowman is not only a fun winter activity but also an excellent opportunity for enhancing language skills in children. This activity allows parents and caregivers to incorporate various language strategies into playtime, seamlessly. Sequencing and...
by Enrichment Therapies | Nov 27, 2024 | Developmental Stages
Does your child suck their thumb? Are you concerned that they are doing it longer than you would expect? Let’s talk about why they might have sucking habits lasting longer than anticipated. Is Thumb-Sucking Ever Normal? Yes, it is normal for a baby to put things into...
