by Nicole Bilodeau | Dec 7, 2024 | Home Therapy Tips
Helping children improve their communication skills is an exciting journey, and as a pediatric therapist, I’m always eager to share practical tools that parents can use at home. One of the most effective strategies is incorporating home speech exercises into...
by Nicole Bilodeau | Dec 6, 2024 | Home Therapy Tips
Engaging in sensory play at home provides incredible opportunities to support your child’s development in a fun and creative way. As a pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience, I’ve seen how creative sensory play ideas can help...
by Nicole Bilodeau | Dec 3, 2024 | Home Therapy Tips
Kids who stutter often face unique challenges that can leave them and their parents feeling frustrated or unsure about the next steps. It’s important to know you’re not alone, and there are ways to help your child communicate more confidently. Early...
by Nicole 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 Nicole 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 Nicole 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,...
