Treating Torticollis: Signs, Symptoms, and When to Seek HelpDid you know about 3 in every 100 babies are born with–or eventually develop–a condition that causes their necks to become stiff on one side? This condition is called torticollis, and it can happen easily if yo...
Making Sensory Exploration EasyOur senses are an important part of our lives because they alert the body and brain to important cues, protect the body and brain from becoming overwhelmed, select what we need to pay attention to, and organize...
Healthy Baby Sleep: Are Babies Getting Proper Sleep?When you have a baby, whether it’s your firstborn or lastborn, the biggest problem when you get home is how to get proper shuteye. Unlike us adults, your newborn doesn’t have that beautifully well-adjusted circ...
Inclusivity for AllBy celebrating inclusivity for all–regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or ability–we can help create a more equitable, accessible, and just world. Here are seven great books to share with your famil...
The Art of InclusionInclusion is defined as the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure. This means that children have a sense of belonging whether with their peers, family, school, or the larger...
Jayden’s Journey: Angelman Syndrome and the Fight for a Well-Deserved LifeAmanda and Jared Williams were excited to welcome their firstborn, Jayden, on November 11, 2010. Weighing six pounds and three ounces, he seemed perfectly healthy. When he turned one month old, he was diagnosed...
A Park for AllDear Frankie, Rolling Rovers is a new doggie daycare in our town. It’s for dogs who can’t walk on their back legs. The Rolling Rovers get around in carts outfitted with a harness that holds up their back legs...
Mom About Town: Erin OlwellErin Olwell is a single mom to two incredible boys–Ryan, 16, and Reed, 10. She has been a hairdresser for over 20 years, and when she was pregnant with her first son, she set up an in-home salon. Erin believes ...
TikTok Tics in TweensBy Emily Drez If you did not know this already, the TikTok app has dominated the world of social media in the form of short videos that can make you laugh, dance, or even cry. Especially since the COVID-19 pan...
Establishing FriendshipsBy Lisa Phillips, MSW, LMSW One of the biggest concerns of parents and teachers during the pandemic has been the potential for a negative effect on children’s social-emotional development. While the true impac...
