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Nov 16, 2009, 3:32 pm
For some reason Christmas shopping starts sooner and sooner each year. I noticed that before Halloween had even come, Christmas stuff was already out. When I was younger, I would always go shopping wi... Comment - Like
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Nov 13, 2009, 10:47 pm
Most children begin to prefer using one hand over the other for skilled activities (e.g. eating meal with a spoon, throwing a ball at a target) by the time they are in preschool (age 3-5 years). Techn... Comment - Like
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Nov 10, 2009, 8:45 pm
If my husband waited on me hand-and-foot, did all my chores, and took care of every need of our children, we might actually talk less. Why? Because there wouldn't be discussions about who is going... Comment - Like
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Nov 5, 2009, 8:49 pm
So often, I work with babies that have various heart defects and more often than not, the babies have feeding problems too. Even after the heart problems have been resolved through surgery or the chil... Comment - Like
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Nov 2, 2009, 11:27 am
I'm so glad November is here...October was super crazy in terms of having sick children, busy at work, favorite tree infested with beetles and getting cut down, computer crashing, busy weekend pla... Comment - Like
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Oct 23, 2009, 9:52 pm
When children have abnormal muscle tone such as tight muscles (spasticity) or tremor-like motions (ataxia), then the motions that they make may not exactly look pretty. This is because there is damag... Comment - Like
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Oct 18, 2009, 7:31 pm
Yesterday at the grocery store my 16-month old son told every employee and other customers"Hi" no less than 100 times! It would have been slightly annoying after the 75th time if I didn't work wit... Comment - Like
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Oct 11, 2009, 1:28 pm
It sure is frustrating to try to potty train a toddler before he or she is ready. Knowing When Your Toddler Is Ready To Get Potty Trained gives you tips to know if your little one is ready. Often, spe... Comment - Like
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Oct 11, 2009, 1:23 pm
I wrote this article for hub pages and give quite a few survival tips for Keeping Your Baby Happy While Shopping Comment - Like
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Oct 10, 2009, 10:18 pm
Even though the swine flu is two words, these days it is as if it were a dirty four-letter word. If you have it or have had it, you know that people treat you as if you have the plague. Now, for you a... Comment - Like
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Oct 7, 2009, 7:07 pm
My friends and relatives say that I am a high energy person. I have to agree, because I like to do things fast. I can clean the dishes, laundry, and other parts of the house in light speed. My paperwo... Comment - Like
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Oct 6, 2009, 1:56 pm
I wrote this article on hubpages and I hope parents who are searching for some answers and resources find it useful: The Most Common Infant Disablities and How to Recognize Them Comment - Like
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Oct 6, 2009, 8:52 am
I could write a book on food allergies, but I won't. I will just stick to small articles and blogs. Both of my kids, several relatives, and many clients suffer from food allergies. This is a topic... Comment - Like
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Oct 5, 2009, 3:35 pm
Even though many people have heard the media buzz, thought I'd share the source. Study: More cases of autism in U.S. kids than previously realized - CNN.com Comment - Like
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Sep 30, 2009, 12:29 pm
... weekend, my daughter is having a birthday party. It will be at a tea room and she is so excited about the tea party they will have there as well as the dress up, make ... activities. His idea ... Comment - Like
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Sep 25, 2009, 10:27 pm
Here is a good activity that can be included in the sensory diet of a child with sensory processing disorder. It can also be put in the home exercise program for young kids with muscle weakness, langu... Comment - Like
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Sep 25, 2009, 10:08 pm
One of my 5 year old daughter's favorite things to do is get wrapped up in a larger blanket or comforter and pretend that she is a sandwich or a burrito. We have played this game since she was 2 1... Comment - Like
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Sep 25, 2009, 9:12 pm
When a young child bangs his head repeatedly, it can be scary to us parents. My 15 month old son recently went through a stage in which he wanted to bang his head on the stroller and high-chair. I don... Comment - Like
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Sep 23, 2009, 8:08 pm
Tummy Time isn't always fun for all babies. This blog entry discusses ideas on helping an infant tolerate lying on his tummy Sense-Able Beginnings: Tummy Time. Babies who have been hospitalized fo... Comment - Like
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Sep 22, 2009, 8:52 pm
My two young kids absolutely love bath time. When they hear Daddy start the water, they dash upstairs to crawl in. They have fun during bath time for many reasons: playing with one another, splashing,... Comment - Like
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Sep 21, 2009, 1:12 pm
It is important to know if your toddler has sensory or motor problems that are contributing to mealtime frustrations. This blog discusses symptoms of a problem & tips to help with snacktime Info Spot ... Comment - Like
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Sep 21, 2009, 12:20 pm
My 15 month old son is a big snacker! He loves fruit, veggies, crackers, cookies, & pasta for snacks! He gets a mid-morning snack and a mid-afternoon snack. I make sure that I get the snacks down to a... Comment - Like
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Sep 19, 2009, 9:45 am
I just finished a load of laundry, loading and unloading the dishwasher, dusting the windows to the breakfast nook, and sweeping the kitchen floor after a messy breakfast. My 15 month old son and 5 ye... Comment - Like
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Sep 18, 2009, 2:34 pm
Denial is one of the five stages of grief. It is how many people cope through the day; if they had to think of a "problem" or be realistic, then maybe they would "fall apart"; maybe not even be able t... Comment - Like
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Sep 18, 2009, 8:41 am
This is quite an interesting study. So much so that I had to post it. Since I work with infants, I am always looking for information on early diagnosis of various developmental disabilities.
Study by ... Comment - Like
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Sep 17, 2009, 9:20 pm
Toddlers love to be artists. Unfortunately, their artwork is not always created where it should be...it may be on the wall! uggh! So often, some of the parents of the kids I work with are so excited t... Comment - Like
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Sep 12, 2009, 8:59 pm
One thing I don't skimp on is tennis shoes. Well, let me correct myself, I usually don't skimp on tennis shoes. However, I recently bought a cheaper brand of shoes that only fit my daughter so... Comment - Like
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Sep 11, 2009, 10:01 pm
Toddlers are little investigators: they like to climb, touch things, make noises, & have fun (and tantrums)! They are learning through their senses. I am listing some fun activities for toddlers to do... Comment - Like
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Sep 11, 2009, 10:00 pm
Info Spot 4 the Special Tot: Visual-Perceptual Skills...Do You See What I See? Comment - Like
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Sep 11, 2009, 11:27 am
Shouldn't all kids just know how to play? Not necessarily. Some kids can fiddle around with a toy and figure out what to do with it. Others learn by watching another child and then imitating what ... Comment - Like
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Sep 9, 2009, 1:01 pm
It is sad but true that families may not receive therapy services if they don't have the money to pay for it. So, I am always looking for information to help families with this problem. As I'v... Comment - Like
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Sep 8, 2009, 9:07 pm
I realized today that it has been 6 weeks since I weaned my son. I miss breastfeeding in a way, then again I do not miss it at all. I think that my family does not miss hearing the swooshing sound of ... Comment - Like
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Sep 8, 2009, 8:31 pm
Why is it that my husband can't seem to match up socks when doing laundry or why does he not have good sense of direction? How is it my 15-month old son can seem to maneuver around toys on the flo... Comment - Like
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Sep 6, 2009, 10:00 pm
Every picture my parents took of me sitting on the floor below the age of 4 years shows me "w-sitting". What is w-sitting? It is when the child sits on the floor with his knees bent and his ankles are... Comment - Like
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Sep 5, 2009, 9:58 pm
I will be providing various toddler activities for a "sensory diet" during the next few blog entries. You may have heard the term sensory diet but weren't sure what it is. Well, it is extra sensor... Comment - Like
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Sep 5, 2009, 4:26 pm
It is so cute to watch kids, especially toddlers and preschoolers use their imagination during play. As a therapist, I can often get little kids to do some amazing things with imaginative play, and th... Comment - Like
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Sep 1, 2009, 9:16 pm
Today at work I had a blast! I knew I had won the heart over of a new toddler client when he gave me a zerbert...you know, a slobbery kiss with tooting noises. The goal of the OT session today was to ... Comment - Like
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Aug 30, 2009, 12:24 am
Why are some kids so clumsy? They fall often or bump into things...accidents waiting to happen! Well of course, each child is different. Some possible reasons are listed below and may require interven... Comment - Like
I'm a wife & mom of 2 young children who works part-time as an occupational therapist with infants & toddlers with disabilities. I love to exercise, spend time with hubby, kids, & friends, go to church, and have fun!
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