[Source: Mind Shift] Toddlers can throw their fair share of tantrums, especially when you don’t yield to their will. But by age 3, it turns out, the little rug rats actually have a burgeoning sense of fairness and are inclined to right…...
Editor’s Note: Thank you to Lindsey Biel for sending us this article. In her note, to PediaStaff, Linsdsey said, “This is HUGE. Armed with this knowledge, the hope is that new parents can get early intervention starting at BIRTH.” [Source: Yale…...
We are very excited to announce that PediaStaff is an official sponsor for the 2015 ASHA Schools Convention this coming week in Phoenix, Arizona. Please come visit us at booth #427 so we can get to know you better and discuss…...
[Source: Hands on As We Grow] First of all, what do I consider a ‘busy bag’? A busy bag to me is something that can be contained and stored away, but brought out to play with and put back (reusable). It doesn’t…...
[Source: Medical News Today] Pediatric researchers have discovered gene locations affecting bone strength in wrist bones, the most common site for fractures in children. Children who have those genetic variants may be at higher-than-average risk of wrist fractures, and could especially benefit from…...
[Source: Hands on As We Grow] Save your spice jars for this simple toothpick activity to work on fine motor skills! I always have large containers like this. But always thought it was something we had, and it wasn’t something that you would…...
by Eleanor Cawley, M.S. OTR/L Lately, I have been seeing a rash of IEPs in a number of school districts with the phrase, “the student lacks the motivation to….” Every time I see this phrase in…...
[Source: The Child Mind Institute] By Rae Jacobson For many kids, summer vacation holds the promise of months of school-free fun. But for children with sensory processing issues, summer can be a challenging time. From the sand on the beach to the…...
Editor’s Note: Please watch this powerful video that my daughter sent me last week. She is a dog lover and knows what we do here at PediaStaff. She thought I would love it, and she was right. I hope you like…...
[Source: The ASHA Leader Blog (formerly ASHAsphere)] by Ken Anderson Have you ever pondered your social relevance, like an iPhone 5 right after the iPhone 6 comes out? Sure, you still look pretty good and have barely been used, so why is everyone…...