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Socially Isolated Kids in COVID-19 Lockdown May Be at Greater Risk for Depression

June 2, 2020

5 June 2020, Anxiety, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Psych Central] A new U.K. study suggests that lonely and socially isolated children are likely to experience high rates of depression and anxiety long after the current lockdown is over and that clinicians need to be prepared for a future spike in demand. “From our…...

Easy at Home Worry Dolls

June 2, 2020

5 June 2020, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Red Ted Art] Finally, I get to share these adorable Worry Dolls. I love the simplicity of these Worry Dolls as well as the bright and cheerful colors. I think Worry Doll Crafts are a great SUMMER CRAFT for kids –…...

June 2, 2020

16 July 2021, Newsletter, OT, PT, Summer

[Source: Woo Jr.] One of the most fun things about summer is all the fun water play ideas out there! One of my favorite things as a kid was playing with water balloons. However, water balloons are disposable, not great for the…...

June 2, 2020

5 June 2020, COVID, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] One of the biggest mysteries of the new coronavirus is its relative harmlessness in most children who get infected. At least part of the explanation may be in the cells lining their noses, according to a new study by…...

June 2, 2020

5 June 2020, Newsletter, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] Summer is upon us and it’s the perfect time to get outside and move. Relay races for kids is a fun way to do this! Whether you are looking for activities for your own kids, a family get together,…...

20 Easy at Home – Jellyfish Activities

June 2, 2020

5 June 2020, At Home, News, Newsletter, Summer, Tip or Resource

[Article and Image Source: Kids Activities Blog] Many of you have taken a vacation to the beach this summer, so how about a round up of 20 fantastic jellyfish activities! When we go to the aquarium we try to plan some activities for…...

Fun at Home: DIY Chalk Spray Paint

June 2, 2020

5 June 2020, Hand Strengthening, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Imagination Tree] Make some DIY chalk spray paint for some outdoor art and creativity with a fun twist this summer! Such a simple recipe using just three ingredients for hours of playful, creative fun! Read the Rest of this Blog…...

May 29, 2020

"Tip or Resource", 29 May 2020, COVID, Newsletter

Welcome to a shortened holiday week, Issue number 10 of our special e-letter, “Teaching & Therapy Resources for Homebound Families” (Did you miss our previous issues?| Read them HERE) Each week, this e-mailer features new resources, articles about this bizarre time we are…...

May 28, 2020

29 May 2020, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Looking to be near the action of Seattle but slightly away from all the traffic? PediaStaff has opportunities for Speech-Language Pathologists in the beautiful southeast Seattle area for the 2020-2021 school year,…...

May 28, 2020

29 May 2020, Job, Newsletter, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Walmart put this city on the map, but Bentonville, AR is much more. Bentonville is where modern progress meets rich history, where the arts meet innovation, and where companies meet communities. A town…...