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February 9, 2021
This week’s tip is an answer to a question from one of our subscribers! Q: What advice can I give parents around discipline in the heat of the moment? What are effective strategies they can use? A: When children are out of control, there are some immediate actions parents can take. 1. Pause and reflect – Taking…
Read moreFebruary 2, 2021
This week’s tip is an answer to a question from one of our subscribers! Q: What are effective ways that could work to stop undesirable behavior in children, especially when they tend to be resistant? What advice should I give to parents? A: Check out the video below from the Keystones of Development curriculum! …
Read moreJanuary 26, 2021
This week’s tip comes from the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai! We all have our own sensory preferences. You can help your patients and their families feel more at ease by considering each child’s unique sensory needs. Some children display heightened sensitivity, or hyperreactivity, to the world around them, while…
Read moreJanuary 12, 2021
This week we’re answering a question from one of our subscribers! Q: What information can I give parents about head banging? What can they do about it? At what point does it become a concern of safety or need for further intervention? A: As is true for many aspects of behavior and development, any parental concern…
Read moreDecember 29, 2020
As we approach the winter season, activity will rapidly move indoors. As a result, families may be turning toward television, apps, games, and other forms of screen media. How can you provide parents with age-appropriate recommendations while remaining sensitive to the realities of how much many parents look to screen time to take a break due to…
Read moreDecember 22, 2020
As we approach the holiday season in a pandemic, families may come to you with questions about how to connect with loved ones. You can remind parents that even though they may be physically separated from family, their child can maintain connections through technology, like video chatting. Keep reading for tips you can offer to…
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