Quick Summary: Ways to ease the transition from summer to school: Start early — begin shifting sleep, meal, and morning routines 2–4 weeks before school begins Talk about school — read books, visit the school, and rehearse simple phrases like “I can ask for help” Practice independence — lunch containers, backpacks, two-step directions, and bathroom […]
Explore moreYour toddler’s first word is supposed to be one of parenting’s sweetest milestones. But what happens when those words don’t come as expected—or don’t come at all? You find yourself watching other children at the playground chattering away while your little one points and grunts. Well-meaning relatives tell you not to worry, but something in […]
Explore moreWhen you first contact Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) services, you might expect a therapist working directly with your child while you observe from nearby—perhaps taking notes, watching carefully, learning by observation. Then your first session arrives, and something feels different. The therapist asks you questions. Lots of questions. They watch you interact with your child. […]
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