Tips to Encourage Pincer Grasp What is pincer grasp? Pincer grasp is when the index finger and the thumb meet to pick up small objects in a controlled fashion, which typically emerges between 9 to 12 months of age. Why is pincer grasp important? Pincer grasp is...
This is a free app for kiddos to keep them active throughout the day! This app is designed for kiddos Ages 4-10 and includes a variety of ways to engage a child and help them stay active. This includes activities such as dancing, yoga, sports, exercise, how tos, deep...
This week's app of the week comes from http://www.kidsyogaverse.com/. This group was the winner of the U.S. SURGEON GENERAL'S HEALTHY APPS CHALLENGE FOR KIDS FITNESS! I have used the apps for my own kids who enjoy learning yoga. Using your iPad or iPhone this app...
This week’s app is recommended from our Speech Therapy Team - The app is called: Articulation Flip Books. This app is a great way to practice articulation therapy at the word, phrase or sentence level at home or on the go. Each page reveals a silly story to entertain...
This week’s app is recommended from our Physical Therapy Team — The app is called: “Pre-K Tot Yoga HD" by Holt Smith LTD Yoga HD is a fabulous tool to help teach kids self-regulation through yoga poses and breathing techniques. The poses are sweetly demonstrated using...
W-sitting seems harmless but this position does more harm than good for children. For many children, this position gives them a feeling of being planted or stable while playing with toys in front of them. However, the position keeps the child from rotating their trunk...
Need some ideas on how to spice up articulation practice at home? Articulation practice at home is very important, but many parents tell us they struggle with getting their child to practice the words that they are working on in speech therapy. One of the things we...
When should I worry about my child’s stuttering? Many children repeat words or phrases as they learn to talk or when they are excited or tired. Stuttering is also more likely to occur in children who are under a lot of stress, for example, after starting new day care,...
Picky Eater vs. Problem Eater Parents often wonder if their child is a just a picky eater or if it's something more that may require Feeding Therapy. Below are some basic characteristics of picky eaters versus problem eaters. As always, if you have concerns, please...
Tips to Help Families Make the Most of Each Pediatric Therapy Visit and Their Therapist “A good therapist treats the disability; the great therapist treats the child who has the disability”. (William Osler) At T.E.A.M. 4 Kids, the therapists work very hard to treat...
