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05/01/2026

Concepts of time are one of the last executive functioning skills to develop, typically towards the late teens or early 20s. I think all of us adults can identify with that: figuring out how much time to leave for a commute, estimating how long something will take to do, and managing multiple people’s schedules!

Using an analog clock is a great way to teach children about time. If they are playing a video game and have 10 minutes left, you can draw on the glass with a dry erase marker to show them what 10 minutes looks like. Or, use one color to show five minutes of playing time and another color to show five minutes of finish up/cleanup time. This also helps avoid battles during screen time when a child says they “just have to finish a level” for example. That last five minutes is their finish up time so they know to get to a save point, finish what they are doing in the game, etc.

If your child is consistently going over the time allowed, then you can make the decision that they are not ready for screen time at all. Or, shorten the next screen time duration so that they have even more time to finish up their level and end on time. If they can do this consistently, then they may be allowed to return to their original time limit. 🕰️ 🎮

04/30/2026

04/29/2026

I feel this in my soul 😆

04/28/2026

This!

04/28/2026

Does anyone have an older teen or young adult looking for a job this summer? Camp Happy Hearts serves many of our local children with special needs!

04/27/2026

Speech and language skills are complex and require executive functioning to develop. This relationship is often why you see speech and language difficulties in children with ADHD, as ADHD is an executive functioning delay. Addressing speech and language deficits early leads to the best outcomes! 💬

04/24/2026

Biting! Occupational therapists often get questions regarding biting, typically from parents of toddlers. So what is normal and what is not when it comes to biting?

“Between a third and a half of all toddlers in day care are bitten by another child, studies indicate; in fact, epidemiological studies peg that number at closer to half of all children in day care.

Though not socially acceptable, biting is a normal behavior among children under 3 years old, developmental research shows. It’s a way young children express anger, frustration and a need for control and attention before they have the words to do so…”

When a toddler bites, how do you handle the biter, the victim — and both sets of parents?

04/23/2026

We love this simple idea for calming strategies! You can find these reusable ice cubes at local stores. Just write calm down strategies that might work for your child on each one and when your child is having a hard time, prompt them to pick something out of the jar and try it out. It might take a few different cubes and a few tries but that’s OK!

04/22/2026

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04/21/2026

Do you notice your baby doing any of these things? If so, seeking a physical therapy evaluation is always a good idea to rule out torticollis. Torticollis typically happens from positioning in utero and is very common! Early physical therapy can help address the problem more quickly than waiting to see if it corrects itself.

04/20/2026

What are phonological processes?

“Phonological processes are the ways that young children change or simplify the sounds in words as they learn to talk. These processes are a normal part of language development and help children produce speech sounds that are easier for them to say. For example, a child may simplify the word “stop” to “top” by dropping the “s” sound, or replace the “th” sound in “think” with the “f” sound, producing “fink.” These changes are temporary and typically disappear as children get older and their speech becomes clearer.

Understanding phonological processes can help parents better understand their child’s speech development and know what to expect as their child grows and becomes a more confident and clear communicator.”

Phonological processes are the ways that young children change or simplify the sounds in words as they learn to talk. These processes are a normal part of