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All learners develop at their own pace and in their own way. Taking a first step, smiling for the first time, or waving “bye-bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move. When children do not meet average milestones at or near the age they are expected to […]

When it comes to giving a toy we have a lot of questions: Will it be useful to my kids? Will it promote positive values? Will it improve their learning and developmental ability? Depending on their age there are toys that are more adapted to their growth. The skills of a toy are infinite and […]

The 2020 holiday season is already upon us! Can you believe it? In a year that has been full of unexpected and challenging events, I think we could all use a little bit of the comfort and joy that comes with the holidays.  As an Occupational Therapist (OT) working in both clinic and community settings, […]

As we are all asked to stay safer at home this holiday, I was thinking about ways to find joy even in a few moments each day. I know we will all have different circumstances in our world as we experience the holidays during the COVID public health emergency. One way I find moments of […]

Total Education Solutions (TES) created a question and answer series on our Instagram page called Ask an Expert. Our Physical Therapist, Cassie Rice, answered the most common questions regarding Cuevas Medek Exercise. Cassie Rice, PT, is a physical therapist who graduated with her doctorate degree from Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY in 2013. She worked […]

Total Education Solutions is proud to recognize November as National Family Caregivers Month – a time to recognize all of the contributions of caregivers, offer them resources to support them in their role, and continue to advocate for those they work with. The White House Proclamation for National Family Caregivers Month states “Each day in […]

Is your child struggling in school? Has your school recommended that your child be “tested” and don’t know what that means? Today kicks off National School Psychology Week and we have gathered some answers to your questions from our team of highly qualified and, if we can brag, AMAZING School Psychologists. This year’s theme for […]

As families are balancing working from home, parenting, schooling, cooking meals, maintaining the house, and keeping kids entertained, all while staying sane and healthy, it’s understandable why we’ve needed to rely on screens a little (or a lot) more to help navigate our new normal. While the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that school-age kids […]

Mental Health and Wellness are very important during a time when people are not sure about the future. Schools are recognizing the importance of social-emotional health in the lives of children, families, teachers, administrators, and providers. Can you identify ways to maintain positive mental health? The best thing that each of us can do for […]

Warmer weather brings on the many joys of playing outside. One particularly common outdoor play activity is riding a bike; however, it can be challenging for many kids who have physical impairments or delays in strength, coordination, balance, or body awareness. Some kids without physical impairments can also struggle with bike riding and require more […]

Bring Out Sidewalk Chalk Kids love chalk, and parents do too! Chalk can be quick and simple when coming up with activities for your child or family to enjoy at home or a park. What makes chalk fun is that it is easy to use with very little prep and easy cleanup. The weather is […]

Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, school reopening plans still remain up in the air. One way to help alleviate some of this uncertainty has come in the form of learning pods.   What Is a Learning Pod? Learning pods, micro-schools, or pandemic pods are forming across the United States as a way to alleviate the pressure […]