Sleep is essential for growth and development, as well as overall health. High quality sleep ensures that children are ready to play and participate in everyday activities at home and school. For some children, it can be difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. Establishing a consistent and healthy bedtime routine will enable better quality […]
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Establishing Healthy Sleep Habits
February 12, 2018Category: Development, Helping Hands News
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Occupational Therapy
April 2, 2017April is national occupational therapy awareness month! Ten years ago, the majority of our referrals were from parents who had concerns with their child’s handwriting. This rarely happens anymore. Most of the parents that can come to us today have concerns about the following: Frequent tantrums/meltdowns Always on the go Has difficulty playing with peers […]
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