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How to Maintain the Skills Learned in School Over the Summer

While having time off from school before the next year can help your children unwind, it is important for children to participate in activities that stimulate their minds. Many children lose about one month’s worth of reading and math skills over the summer.   In order to make sure your children maintain what they learned in […]

Celebrating Better Speech and Hearing Month

Each May, Better Speech and Hearing Month shines a spotlight on the importance of communication, connection, and early support for speech, language, and hearing development. Whether a child is learning new words, building confidence in conversation, or improving listening skills, families play a powerful role in helping communication grow every day.  As summer begins, families […]

Indoor Activities to Keep Your Child Occupied

Thanks to the chilly weather, so many of us haven’t been getting the movement that our bodies need. Staying inside the house for too long can cause many children to become agitated, have decreased concentration during school, and to sleep poorly. Screen time increases while time spent doing activities that facilitate learning decreases.    It […]

The Transition from Winter Break Back to School

Winter break is a blast for kids! After all the fun and festivities, school seems so boring in comparison. However, transitioning back to school after being home can be so difficult! Here are a number of strategies occupational therapists might use to make this transition easier:  Start your child back on their school sleep schedule. […]