Rule #5: Don’t back up blindly. A child’s life could depend on it.
Backover Safety for Early Intervention Providers I recently go a new mini-van. I LOVE it. I’m such a minivan mom. In fact, I can 100% relate to this parody video of the swagger wagon. This van comes with a backup camera, which is new to me, and let me tell you… a whole new world.…
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Rule #4: Beware of Dog.
Navigating Homes with Dogs: A Guide for Early Intervention Providers As Early Intervention providers, we visit families in their homes; sometimes, those homes include furry family members. Dogs can be wonderful companions, offering loyalty, affection, and security. “In reality, the very same traits that make these breeds the best protectors also make them incredible family…
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Rule # 3: Take your name tag off in public.
Our name tags are a double-edged sword. They create an avenue for connection, but can also lead to unexpected consultations. Let’s talk about some best practices on and off duty.
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Rule # 14: Play with ALL the kids.
On this particular “normal” day, I walked into a home visit with visions of one-on-one therapy in mind. Little did I know, nine visiting cousins eating fried chicken for lunch would turn it into a glorious, chaotic group experience.
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Have you ever been so afraid your child is going to behave like a monster, you lose it and act like one instead.
Parenting is hard! Finding the balance between preparing for the worst and being the worst is hard. On bad days, it looks like being so afraid of your child acting like a monster you act like a monster instead. This is the story of my parenting tantrum.
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10 Bath time Activities for a Sensory Seeker
Gross motor heavy work is hard to do during a bath, but fine motor heavy work is doable. After providing him with the following activities, his need for sensory input was satisfied by the work with his hands and exposure to texture.
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Teaching “Keep Your Hands to Yourself”
I found myself telling him to stop and keep his hands to himself all day long. He did NOT understand. He was a sweet boy that tried his hardest, but bless his heart, he would not stop touching everything and everybody.
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“Learning to Walk: To Push or Not to Push?”
“Do I push? Do I not push? How hard is too hard?” It’s a situation I often find myself in as a Special Instructor in Early Intervention. I imagine every parent has wondered the same thing.
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Ways to Play with a Step
Every home has its own stuff. Learning how to use what you have to teach babies in their natural environment can be a creative puzzle.
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The Joys and Challenges of Fostering with Little Monkey and Little Pumpkin
Having these little ones in our home was an absolute blessing, but it wasn’t always sunshine and rainbows. It stretched our family unit in ways we never imagined. Little Monkey’s unpredictable nature and the daily routines of parenthood made for an emotionally charged environment.
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