by Ernie Bilodeau | Dec 1, 2024 | Home Therapy Tips
Building social skills takes patience and time, but the effort is absolutely worth it. One great way to support this growth is by using games to improve social skills. Simple board games like Candy Land can teach young children patience and good game manners, helping...
by Ernie Bilodeau | Nov 26, 2024 | Home Therapy Tips
Helping your child build strong fine motor skills doesn’t require expensive toys or tools—just a little creativity with items you already have at home! Here are the top fine motor activities that are fun, easy, and effective. Try creating a “munching...
by Ernie Bilodeau | Nov 25, 2024 | Home Therapy Tips
Encouraging Speech Development at Home: Simple, Fun Activities As a speech therapist in Tampa who has helped hundreds of families, I understand the importance of fostering speech skills early on. You can encourage speech development in your toddler through fun,...
by Ernie Bilodeau | Nov 24, 2024 | Home Therapy Tips
Fine motor skills play a critical role in your child’s academic success, independence, and confidence. From tying shoelaces to writing neatly, these small but essential movements lay the foundation for everyday tasks. As a pediatric occupational therapist, I...
by Ernie Bilodeau | Nov 24, 2024 | Home Therapy Tips
To nurture your child’s social skills at home, start by including conversations and rich vocabulary in shared reading sessions and family discussions. Use songs and rhythms to promote language development and enrich their lexicon. Playtime offers a variety of...
by Ernie Bilodeau | Nov 23, 2024 | Home Therapy Tips
Supporting your child’s key developmental milestones at home begins with creating a loving, supportive environment. These milestones—like learning to crawl, talk, or interact with others—mark essential growth in physical, social, cognitive, and language...
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