By Rose McNeilly, teli Occupational Therapist In many families, grandparents are playing an increasing role in the care of their grandchildren. They have the experience in raising children that can be extremely helpful to a new parent! As grandparents, you want to support your child realizing that things are a little different than when you...
Should I Be Concerned if My Child is Toe Walking? By: Alex Beschorner, teli Occupational Therapist and Cindi Hobbes, teli Physical Therapist Why do kids walk on their tip toes? Is toe walking something to be concerned about? Toe walking or walking on the toes or the ball of the foot, is common in children who are...
Is bedtime often a challenge for your child? You can hear it now: “Just one more story Mommy!” “I need a drink of water Daddy!” “There is a monster under my bed!” At teli, through our Early Intervention services, our therapists work with parents to help them establish a routine that their child can begin to...
Early Intervention and Joint Attention – it takes two! Authored by: Kelly Beddall, teli Speech and Language Pathologist In an infant’s first few months, they begin to achieve developmental milestones that build the skills to communicate for a lifetime. It may not include words, but it does include another person! An infant gazing at their...
Is bedtime a battle in your home? The end of a long exhausting day for you and your child – and your child is fighting that sleep every step of the way. The exact reason your child is working hard to stay awake is exactly the reason why sleep is so important to their well...
Is Your Child a Member of the Picky Eaters Club? There is Help!! Authored by: Kim Morrow, Developmental Specialist Transitioning to solids is a big step for your toddler. They begin to explore textures and new tastes and often when exploring the first time, you may see it come out of your child’s mouth as quickly...
Introduction to Solid Foods and How to Spot Concerns that May Require Early Intervention Authored by Kim Morrow, Developmental Specialist We have all seen it; you try to introduce solids to your child… it goes in and comes right back out. Is it the taste or the texture of rice cereal? Understanding what to look...
Nutrition & Child Development Did you know that your child’s brain and body experience rapid and profound growth in the first two years of life? Proper child nutrition is the key to achieving healthy cognitive and physical growth. A well fed child will be equipped with the foundation needed to successfully achieve both cognitive growth...
Authored by: Nichole Merz, Developmental Specialist Did you know tantrums are a form of communication? Communication comes in many forms through both words and actions. During the holidays lack of sleep or over stimulation may cause your child to communicate feelings through a tantrum. Developmental Specialists who provide teli Early Intervention services often suggest parents try...
