When a child is about preschool age, they are able to walk, run, and move without too much focus and concentration but balance at this point might still be an issue. These are the basic milestones to look at but here are some other things to keep in mind!
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/preschool/Pages/Movement-Milestones-in-Preschoolers.aspx
Today we want to take some time and celebrate Melia who has taken her very first bite of food and is now able to crawl on her hands and knees with the help of physical and feeding therapy. Great job Melia, we are so proud!!
https://solacepediatrichealthcare.com/solace-celebration-melias-progress-on-physical-therapy-and-speech-feeding-therapy-goals/
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Solace Celebration: Melia's Progress on Physical Therapy and Speech/Feeding Therapy Goals | Solace Pediatric Healthcare
Stimming is when repetitive movements act as a form of self-stimulation. And while everyone has some type of stim, it is usually a term most referenced when it comes to autism where the effects are most prevalent. To further understand stimming, here is a resource to check out.
https://childmind.org/article/autism-and-stimming/
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Autism and Stimming | Child Mind Institute
As the leaves turn and the temperatures finally start dropping, it becomes apparent that fall is upon us and it's time to celebrate with fun fall projects! Here are over 100 to try to get in the spirit with your little ones!
https://www.care.com/c/stories/3774/101-fun-fall-activities-for-kids/
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101 Fun Fall Activities For Kids
Playing with newborns may not be the first thing parents think about when getting adjusted but it is not only the first opportunity to be their teacher but also helps build the bond as well. If you don't know where to start, here are a few things to try!
https://solacepediatrichealthcare.com/how-to-play-with-your-newborn-play-ideas-for-newborns/
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Play Ideas for Newborns: How to Play with Your Newborn
With kids still only being able to be social in a limited capacity, it's a tough balance to keep them safe while still making sure they maintain social skills. Though it's definitely a challenge right now, here are some ways to build on those connections.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/family/in-the-news/coronavirus/kids-social-during-distancing/
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How to keep kids social during a time of social distancing
No matter what type of thermometer you use, one would expect that the temperature would show the same but in reality, it can actually vary by type and not all are created equal. To better understand the differences, here is an overview
https://wa.kaiserpermanente.org/kbase/topic.jhtml?docId=tw9223
A baby's first bath may be a bit intimidating but once you get used to the process, it is a great opportunity for bonding and the following tips can also make it a fun experience for the baby too!
https://solacepediatrichealthcare.com/baby-bathtime/
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Baby Bathtime | Solace Pediatric Healthcare
When it comes to sensory processing disorders children may tend to be sensory seeking if they feel understimulated or sensory avoiding if they are overstimulated or perhaps even a bit of both. But what does this mean? To answer that, here is an overview
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/sensory-processing-issues/sensory-seeking-and-sensory-avoiding-what-you-need-to-know
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Sensory Seeking and Sensory Avoiding: What You Need to Know
Everyone gets angry at times and kids are no exception. However, it can feel different simply because kids can still lack the self-regulation skills to address the anger. If this is an issue, here are some ways to work on outbursts in a supportive way.
https://www.ahaparenting.com/parenting-tools/emotional-intelligence/angry-child
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When Your Child Gets Angry
This week we would like to celebrate the accomplishments of Andrew who is making fantastic progress towards independence by brushing his teeth on his own and working on direction following through occupational therapy. Amazing job Andrew!!!
https://solacepediatrichealthcare.com/solace-celebration-andrews-incredible-progress-in-occupational-therapy/
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Solace Celebration: Andrew's Incredible Progress in Occupational Therapy | Solace Pediatric Healthcare
Kids these days have a lot to deal with and unfortunately with that comes quite a bit of stress that they may not understand or know how to deal with. If this is an issue you are seeing with your little one, here are some things that may help.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smart-parenting-smarter-kids/201910/stress-in-children
Whenever a child has to have surgery, it will always be a scary time for both parents and the child but if you know what to expect and how to take care of your child post-surgery, it can ease a lot of anxiety. To help, here are some things to know
https://www.bundoo.com/articles/caring-for-your-child-after-surgery/
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Caring for your child after surgery
Whether it be a service dog or emotional support pet, animals make amazing companions for children with special needs not only as a friend but as a partner to help with day-to-day tasks. Here are just some of the reasons why they can be life-changing!
https://www.verywellfamily.com/service-animals-for-children-with-special-needs-4140722
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Can a Service or Therapy Animal Help Our Child With Special Needs?
Do you feel like every time you turn around you find that your toddler has yet again been using their hands as chew toys? It's a common occurrence but with a few tips from our blog post, the slobbery habit can be a thing of the past!
https://solacepediatrichealthcare.com/my-kid-chews-on-everything-tips-to-stop-toddler-chewing-fingers/
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My Kid Chews on Everything!!! Tips to Stop Toddler Chewing Fingers
With Halloween just days away and parents looking for fun and easy ways to get their kids in the spooky spirit, here are some festive activities that are sure to keep them busy and happy! https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/halloween/g34114713/how-to-celebrate-halloween-at-home/
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17 Ways To Celebrate Halloween At Home That Are Anything But Boring
Whether your child comes down with a fever unexpectedly or they suffer from an asthma attack, a well-stocked medicine cabinet can not only save the day but can also save a ton of stress in the process. Here are some basics to keep handy for common issues.
https://www.bundoo.com/articles/parents-what-you-should-stock-in-your-medicine-cabinet/
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Parents: What you should stock in your medicine cabinet
This week, we would like to introduce you to Arielle who with the hard work and efforts she has been putting into speech therapy has been growing her vocabulary by leaps and bounds. Learn all about her progress here and wonderful job Arielle!!
https://solacepediatrichealthcare.com/solace-celebration-congratulations-on-arielles-expanding-vocabulary/
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Solace Celebration: Congratulations on Arielle's Expanding Vocabulary! | Solace Pediatric Healthcare
Kids love sweets so you would think getting them to eat fruits would be easy but alas many will fight it tooth and nail. If you are scratching your head on how to get your little one to eat more fruits, check out these ideas! https://solacepediatrichealthcare.com/how-to-encourage-your-toddler-to-eat-fruits-5-tips-ideas/
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How to Encourage Your Toddler to Eat Fruits | 5 Tips and Ideas
When a child is first learning to speak, it is normal and expected that some sounds will be difficult to produced like z, v or th but for the most part, it should be worked out at around 4 years old, if there are still difficulties, they can be considered speech sound disorders. To better understand speech sound disorders and how to address them, here is a good resource https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/speech-sound-disorders/
A baby's first year of life will bring lots of growth and development and this is especially so with cognitive functions. The year mark is when those first few words start getting used and there is more understanding of verbal cues. To learn more check out https://www.bundoo.com/articles/milestones-12-15-months-cognitive-development/
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Cognitive developmental milestones 12-15 months
Every child grows and develops in their own way and at different paces. A child taking a little longer to start speaking or walking is not usually cause for concern, but if there is some worry here are a few things to look for in our latest blog post https://solacepediatrichealthcare.com/does-my-child-struggle-with-developmental-milestones/
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Does My Child Struggle With Developmental Milestones? | Solace Pediatric Healthcare
Not all kids can stay up until midnight but that doesn't mean they have to miss out on all the fun! Here are some New Year's party ideas to help the little ones welcome in 2021 without having to sacrifice their bedtime! https://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/7-ways-to-celebrate-new-years-eve-with-kids/#gallery/ways-to-celebrate-new-years-eve-with-kids/slide-1
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14 ways to celebrate New Year's Eve with kids
Self-care is not only an important skill for adults to know in order to navigate in a stressful world but it also has huge benefits for children as well. Here are some basic self-care habits to help kids stay physically and mentally strong. https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/simple-self-care-habits-for-kids
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11 Simple Self-Care Habits for Kids | Parenting Tips & Advice | PBS KIDS for Parents