From the blog
Practical guidance from our therapists for the questions parents actually ask — speech, motor skills, feeding, sleep and development.
When the Weather Changes, So Can Our Mood: Helping You and Your Child Brighten Up As the seasons change, so can our moods, energy levels, and daily routines. Shorter days, colder temperatures, rainy afternoons, or long stretches of gray skies can sometimes leave children and adults feeling less motivated, more tired, irritable, or simply “off.”
Back-to-School: Helping Children and Families Navigate the Challenges of a New School Year As summer comes to an end, families begin preparing for another school year filled with new opportunities, routines, friendships, and experiences. While back-to-school season can be exciting, it can also bring feelings of stress, anxiety, uncertainty, and overwhelm for children, teens, and
If you’ve ever told your child to do something… and then told them again… and again… and again… you are definitely not alone. Sometimes parenting can feel like you’re stuck in a loop, like a video that won’t stop replaying: “Brush your teeth!” “Do it now!” “Okay, one more time…” “Wait, did you hear me?”
· Potty Training & Pelvic Floor, Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Bedwetting is stressful for kids and parents alike, and it often feels like you’ve tried everything—limiting fluids, nighttime reminders, or alarms—with limited results. You may have even heard that they will outgrow it. One of the most overlooked contributors is constipation, and one of the most effective ways to address it is through pediatric pelvic
· Physical Therapy & Motor Skills, Activities & Play Ideas
Are you wondering if a sport is a good fit for your child? Do you have an already busy family schedule and are wondering if it is worth it to add another activity to your routine? Sports and adaptive sports have a variety of benefits for your child and your family. Whether it be an
· Gift Guides & Toys, Holiday
The holiday season is here, and with it comes the joy (and challenge) of finding the perfect gifts for the kids in your life! Our therapy team—made up of physical, occupational, speech, and mental health therapists—has put together a list of thoughtful, fun, and developmentally beneficial gift ideas for children of all ages. From toys
· Counseling, Parenting & Behavior
At BDI, we support children and adolescents in exploring their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to promote healthy coping strategies for life’s challenges. Much like physical health, mental well-being is essential for academic success, fostering healthy relationships, building self-confidence, and cultivating the ability to navigate life’s challenges. By prioritizing mental health early on, we can create
· Gift Guides & Toys, Holiday
Finding the perfect holiday gift for kids can be a rewarding way to encourage fun and learning at the same time. There are many toys that help build important developmental skills while keeping playtime engaging. From games that improve fine motor and gross motor skills to play sets that encourage language and social interaction, these
· Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on approach that may be helpful for children with certain issues, even if traditional treatments haven’t fully worked. So how does craniosacral therapy work? Here’s a simple way to understand it: Dura mater consists of 3 layers of tissue that surround the brain, spinal cord, and nerve roots as
· Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
What are Primitive Reflexes? How can they affect my child? Each child is born with a set of critical reflexes that are integral to survival. A primitive reflex is an action that is performed as a response to a stimulus without conscious thought. For example: when you brush the side of your newborn’s cheek the
· Sleep & Routines, Parenting & Behavior
The Importance of a Summer Routine When school ends your child’s daily routine doesn’t have to! Summer is the perfect time to remain consistent. For kids, having a routine in the summer is especially important. It helps provide stability, which is crucial for their development and well-being. Here are several ideas for a summer routine:
· Potty Training & Pelvic Floor, school
The ABC’s of Toileting Readiness for Kindergarten! Kindergarten is a time filled with excitement and anticipation, but also marked by apprehension and changes in routine. Amidst this whirlwind of new experiences, one aspect that often proves challenging is toileting readiness. Feeling apprehensive about your kindergartener’s bathroom autonomy at school is entirely natural. Mastering the skills
