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“My child is a picky eater, should I be worried?”  Many children are picky eaters and will expand their diets as they grow and develop.  However, the real concern is children who are not just picky eaters but those who are problem feeders. Current research shows that most problem feeders have underlying deficits including motor- […]

What is Tummy Time? Tummy Time is the time during the day your baby spends on their tummy while they are awake. Since the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends Back to Sleep, spending time on their tummy while awake is crucial for baby’s development. Tummy Time Basics Why does my baby need Tummy Time? […]

What is burnout? ”Burnout is a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment that can occur among individuals who work with people in some capacity” (Maslach, Jackson, and Leiter, 1996). Symptoms and behaviors related to burnout Burnout symptoms can present as both physical and mental problems and can, at times, be difficult to […]

Recently the topic of Structured Literacy™ teaching has sparked considerable interest. Educators and parents often have questions about this approach: What does it involve? How is it different from the ways that children are usually taught to read? Why is it effective for children with dyslexia and other learning difficulties? Here is an explanation of […]