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Sensory-Friendly Party Ideas
Tips for throwing inclusive (and fun!) kids’ parties Writer: Cynthia Martin, PsyD Clinical Expert: Cynthia Martin, PsyD Kids with sensory processing issues have trouble taking in information from their senses. Some are oversensitive — bright lights, loud en...
Summer and Sensory Processing Issues
How to help kids stay comfortable in what can be overstimulating outdoor activities Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Experts: Lindsey Biel, MA, OTR/L , Matthew H. Rouse, PhD What You'll Learn Why can summer be a difficult time for kids with sensory proc...
Picky Eating: What's Normal and What's Not
Kids with a serious aversion to many foods may need help with food habits and overcoming avoidance Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Jerry Bubrick, PhD Key Takeaways Severe picky eating can affect health when kids eat too few foods, often due to se...
Increasing Cooperation in Kids With Autism
Strategies for getting kids to work with you Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Expert: Bethany Vibert, PsyD What You'll Learn How can parents communicate more effectively with kids with autism? What can parents do to make autistic children more likel...
Why Do Kids Have Trouble With Transitions?
Being asked to switch gears is a common trigger for problem behavior like whining and tantrums Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expert: Dave Anderson, PhD Key Takeaways Transitions are difficult for many children and can trigger whining, complai...
How Can We Help Kids With Transitions?
With the right support, children can learn to change gears without whining and tantrums Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Experts: Dave Anderson, PhD , Michael Rosenthal, PhD , Matthew H. Rouse, PhD Key Takeaways Creating routines for daily trans...
Treating Sensory Processing Issues
Specialized gyms help over-sensitive (or under-sensitive) kids Writer: Beth Arky Clinical Experts: A. Jean Ayres, PhD , Lindsey Biel, MA, OTR/L , Catherine Lord, PhD Key Takeaways Occupational therapists evaluate sensory processing issues by observing ...
Occupational Therapists: What Do They Do?
When kids show delays in developing skills, OTs are often the first called in Writer: Beth Arky What You'll Learn What do occupational therapists do? Where can you find OTs? What kinds of issues do OTs treat? Karla was worried. Her 11-month-old baby ...
Animals Help Children Overcome Challenges
From dogs to horses, they're being used by innovative therapists to calm, motivate and teach kids Writer: Beth Arky What You'll Learn How are animals helpful to kids with various disabilities? How do therapists use animals to make therapy fun? What skil...
Media Guidelines for Kids of All Ages
Tips for making sure your children's screen time is healthy Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Donna Wick, Ed.D Parents and caretakers used to just worry about kids watching too much TV, or playing too many video games. We still worry about those things,...
How to Set Limits on Screen Time
Tips for prioritizing kids’ wellness and keeping fights to a minimum Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Experts: Dave Anderson, PhD , Stephanie A. Lee, PsyD What You'll Learn How do you know if your child is spending too much time on screens? How can ...
Screen Time and Summer
Strategies for making a plan that works for both you and your kids Writer: Dave Anderson, PhD Clinical Expert: Dave Anderson, PhD Key Takeaways Not all screen time is created equal. It matters where you spend your time on screens and who you spend it w...
When Should You Get Your Kid a Phone?
It's not just a question of the right age Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD , Dave Anderson, PhD , Max Stossel Key Takeaways When kids are ready for a phone depends on maturity factors like responsibility with belongings and ...
How Tech Changes Families
Screens and gadgets can affect children's early development and disconnect families Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD You probably saw that funny old YouTube video of a 1-year-old sitting in front of a fashion magazine, g...
Can Screen Time Be Educational for Toddlers?
How to choose media that's good for young children Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD What You'll Learn Is screen time bad for toddlers? What are the best ways for toddlers to learn from screen time? The A...
The Benefits of Watching TV With Young Children
Screen time can be a valuable learning experience if you watch actively together Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Experts: Matthew H. Rouse, PhD , Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD What You'll Learn What are the benefits of watching TV with children? How can p...
Why Is Screen Time Bad for Young Children?
Dr. Kimberly Noble on one-on-one time and language development Clinical Expert: Kimberly Noble, MD, PhD Kimberly Noble, MD, PhD, of Columbia University describes an experiment showing that even what we might think of as “educational” programming is no ...
Healthy Limits on Video Games
How to prevent (or overcome) problems with gaming Writer: Nancy M. Petry, PhD Clinical Expert: Nancy M. Petry, PhD Key Takeaways Gaming limits should be age-based: 30 minutes for kids under 6, and no more than 60 minutes on school days and 2 hours on w...
How to Help Kids Deal With Cyberbullying
Empowering them with information and strategies to protect themselves What You'll Learn What is cyberbullying? What should I do if I find out my child is a victim of cyberbullying? How do I report cyberbullying? Shared in partnership wit...
A Parent's Guide to Dealing With Fortnite
Understanding the appeal and setting boundaries Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Dave Anderson, PhD Key Takeaways Fortnite’s combination of social interaction, short rounds, and “near miss” wins creates addictive gameplay that makes kids fear miss...