Loving All of Me and My Extra Chromosome: Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day

Loving All of Me and My Extra Chromosome: Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day

With a background in early childhood special education, I have spent so much time studying about disabilities and diagnoses. However, the most invaluable lessons that allow me to effectively support caregivers and their children with developmental differences always come from the parents of these amazing children. Since World Down Syndrome Day is quickly approaching (March…

No Screen Time for my Child! Perhaps?

No Screen Time for my Child! Perhaps?

By: Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center Author: Nat Vikisreth DT, Ed. M, CEIM Here is one parenting dilemma: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended parents avoid any screen time for children younger than two years old; however, you are passionate about maximizing your child’s learning while they are sitting on the floor waiting…

Developmentally-Appropriate Toys

Developmentally-Appropriate Toys

A young child’s mission is primarily adjusting to their new world outside of their mothers’ wombs and understanding the new environment around them. They explore the environment through play. Isn’t that the most fun way to learn? You might notice how babies put things in their mouths as they learn about the properties of those…