When talking to parents and caregivers, it can be helpful to ask them what they know about temperament and assess their understanding of how their temperament matches (or doesn’t match!) their child’s. Parents may be able to talk about their child’s response to different environments, sensory preferences or reaction to change and may not have …
Temperament and Social Emotional Development
Posted on December 10, 2020
by
Naomi Grinney, LCSW
in All, Engaging Families, Intervention Visits, Practical Strategies
Overcoming Tantrums
Posted on November 26, 2019
by
Lisa Terry, M.S., M.Ed.
in All, Engaging Families, Practical Strategies
Tantrums are a normal part of every young child’s life. If we are honest, we throw our own “tantrums” as adults. When working with young children, especially those with a language delay, we have to understand that tantrums are a mode of communication when emotions become overwhelming. Marci Melzer offers five steps to handle tantrums …
