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,...
Developmental Stages
5 Ways To Incorporate Food Play With Kids During the Holidays: A Feeding Therapy Perspective
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...
Frosty Foundations: Language Learning Through Building a Snowman
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...
Why Is My Child Sucking Their Thumb?
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...
4 Ways To Practice Social Skills Around the Holidays
The holiday season is full of events that allow us to see our family and friends and participate in activities within our community. That makes the holiday season a great time for children to practice some of their social skills. Below are some fun and engaging ways...
How Do I Introduce a Cup To My Baby?
Are you unsure about how to teach your baby to drink from a cup? As a parent, there are many things you are expected to teach your baby in their first year of life. One important skill to teach them is how to drink from a cup. Here are tips to help make this a smooth...






