Scissor Skills for Kids: When to Start and How to Practice Safely Written by Melana Griffee, COTA/L | Carolina Therapy Connection Does your child reach for a pair of scissors and immediately make you nervous?…
Picky Eating in Children: When to Seek Occupational Therapy By Caroline Zissette, MS, OTR/L, CAS | Carolina Therapy Connection If you’re raising a picky eater, you’ve probably heard plenty of advice: “They’ll eat when they’re…
How to Help Your Child Manage Impulsivity: 6 Practical Tips Written by Shelby Godwin, COTA/L, AC | Carolina Therapy Connection Does your child blurt out answers in class, grab toys without asking, interrupt conversations, or…
Can Too Much Screen Time Cause Developmental Delays? What Parents Should Know By Samaria Lawson, COTA/L As parents, it’s nearly impossible to avoid screens. Smartphones, tablets, televisions, laptops, and gaming systems have become part of…
Healthy Sleep Habits for Kids: Simple Bedtime Routines That Really Work By: Brittney Bulluck, COTA/L | Carolina Therapy Connection Does bedtime feel like a nightly battle in your home? Maybe your child has trouble falling…
Developmental Milestones by Age: Is Your Child on Track? A Parent’s Complete Guide Watching your child grow is one of life’s greatest joys. From that first smile to those first wobbly steps and first words,…
How Long Will My Child Need Speech Therapy? A Parent’s Guide One of the first questions parents ask after learning their child may benefit from speech therapy is: “How long will my child need speech…
What to Do When Your Child Is Struggling in School Maybe your child’s grades have started slipping. Maybe homework takes hours, even when the assignment seems simple. Perhaps your child is becoming frustrated, avoiding schoolwork,…
Homework Battles: How to Help a Child Who Gets Frustrated With Homework It begins with a simple question. “Have you finished your homework?” Suddenly, your child is crying, arguing, hiding the assignment, insisting they do…
One-on-One Tutoring vs. Homework Help: What Does Your Child Really Need? Written by Becky Taylor, Education Specialist Your child sits down to complete homework, but within minutes, everyone is frustrated. Maybe the assignment takes far…
