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
Technology and Toddlerhood
Posted on February 05, 2020
by
Rachel Todd
in All, Engaging Families, Intervention Visits, Practical Strategies
Ever been in a home visit with a parent who is
simultaneously using his/her phone while discussing the child with you? There
are lots of ways that phones and screen time show up during visits. For
instance, parents hand their child a phone to keep him quiet or distract other
children in the home. Parents may pull out their …
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 …
