May is Better Speech and Hearing Month but MEZIESBLOG brings you this interesting article earlier. Professional therapists work with children and their families to improve communication, reduce auditory delays, and tackle oral-motor and feeding challenges. Parents often wonder what they can do at home to improve their child’s communication skills. Here are ten activities to promote … Continue reading What activities can improve a child’s speech and hearing skills
What do you think of when you hear the term self-regulation? Parents usually envision a well-behaved child: calm and obedient. For a therapist, self-regulation sits at the intersection of a child’s neurological and biological function, emotional regulation, and cognitive and social abilities. These abilities allow a child to function appropriately socially, emotionally and intellectually in a … Continue reading Self-regulation as a key predictor of success
Family dynamics can make a parent feel invisible. All families are complex and rich with unique patterns that get created early on. A dominant parent can emerge because of personality differences and family habits. Both parents, however, have an important role to play in their child’s development. Research shows that children benefit greatly when their … Continue reading Why fathers should stay involved in their children’s therapy
In 2016, as the stress of wedding planning bore down on Joseph Sinclair, he got into an argument with his parents and told them something that sent his family into a tailspin: As a child, he said, he was sexually abused by a neighbor they had hired to babysit him. The revelation wreaked havoc on … Continue reading EMOTIONAL DISTRESS: Woman accused of twice raping boy, 8, files lawsuit against his mom
Some children bite themselves or others when frustrated. I’ve seen a lot of this in children on the autism spectrum, but it can happen with any child–including those with sensory issues. Stopping this behavior can be quite a challenge for parents and caregivers. Let’s take a look at why children bite and what can be … Continue reading Tips to reduce biting in children
By the end of every year, parents either look forward to or dread their children going back to school. The change of pace brings new challenges for families, especially if their children have sensory issues. With a little preparation, however, you can make this the best school year ever for you and your children. Keep … Continue reading BACK TO SCHOOL: Tips for a great year
Attunement is our ability to be aware of and respond to our child’s needs. It is deeply connected to emotional attachment. Some children may have a very different temperament than that of a parent, or may not communicate affection in the same way, which can interfere with the quality of their emotional relationship. Parents can … Continue reading The power of attunement
Relationship building takes time and effort. Parents must work hard at developing a strong and dynamic relationship with each of their children. Our children grow and change with each new stage of development, which challenges us to adapt to new rules and circumstances. Strong parent-child relationships, however, have certain qualities that remain constant. They are built … Continue reading 5 Benefits of a Strong Parent-Child Relationship
Photo by Emma Bauso on Pexels.com 1- Avoid giving your child everything he asks for. He will grow up believing that he has the right to get everything he wants. 2-Avoid laughing when your child speaks insúlting words. He will grow up thinking that disrespect is entertainment. 3-Avoid remaining insensitive to bad behavior that he … Continue reading 7 Parenting Tips
Halle Berry's divorce from ex-husband Olivier Martinez has been finalized after nearly eight years. Berry and Martinez, who share 9-year-old son Maceo, reached an agreement on their divorce and custody, according to a 33-page document obtained by USA TODAY. Per the decision, which was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday, the former couple will … Continue reading Halley Berry accepts to pay child support after resolving divorce with ex-husband
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