We all know that sleep is so so important, however, sleep can be challenging for a lot of kiddos and their families! Many families that come to Team 4 Kids report that their child has a hard time falling asleep and staying asleep. Often times we hear that they have a...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has had milestone checklists on their website since 2004. These milestone checklists act as a guide for parents to identify upcoming skills related to language, cognition, social-emotional, and motor development. These...
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! What is Speech Therapy? We aim to help children become active language learners, and clear, confident communicators. Speech therapy can improve many speech disorders such as stuttering, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Dysarthria,...
Fruit is nature’s candy, right? Why do some children have such a hard time trying new fruits then?! Trying unfamiliar foods can be challenging for our picky eaters at home, even when it is something naturally sweet like fruit. Here are some ideas to help your child...
A token economy is an easy and effective way to improve your child’s behavior at home. It operates on the idea that your child can earn tokens throughout the day by exhibiting the behaviors that you want to see, which can then be exchanged for bigger rewards later on....
What is Occupational Therapy? A child’s occupation is to play. For some children, this task may be more difficult and can be an indicator of developmental delays. Occupational Therapists work to help children gain independence while working on a variety of skills...
Communication Temptations are a great way to help our little ones develop communicative intent and new language skills. Communication Temptations help create situations for late talkers to be motivated and encouraged to use their communication skills. These situations...
Today is the first official day of Spring! Spring and Summer vacations will be here before we know it. Traveling with a picky eater can be quite a challenge. Getting them to eat at home is already tricky, but when it is time to travel you may be concerned whether or...
What is applied behavior analysis therapy (ABA)? ABA is a type of therapy that provides evidence-based treatment to teach functional skills, decrease interfering or problem behaviors, increase socially appropriate behaviors, and increase the overall quality of life....
Obstacle courses are a fun interactive way to make gross motor activities more entertaining for kids at home. They challenge balance, stability, and strengthening for a kiddo's upper and lower body. Families can use household items versus purchasing equipment that can...
