As I was putting together today’s video and thinking about what I was going to write about it, I decided I would just let the video speak for itself. We’ve written about the benefits of treadmill therapy for children born with Down syndrome, some of the best characteristics to look for when choosing a physical [Read More…]…
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How To Choose The Best Developmental Motivators For Your Child
You may have noticed at one point in today’s video Noah was motivated by a paper towel…yep, a paper towel. It’s a lot like playing with the box that the toy came in rather than the toy itself. Thank goodness I have these at home. I don’t seem to be using them for cleaning, so motivating my child it is…!
Motivators are essential in Noah’s therapy and development. They help turn hard work into play, core work into entertainment, and frowns into smiles.
[Read More…]How To Choose The Best Developmental Motivator For Your Child With Down Syndrome
You may have noticed at one point in today’s video Noah was motivated by a paper towel…yep, a paper towel. It’s a lot like playing with the box that the toy came in rather than the toy itself. Thank goodness I have these at home. I don’t seem to be using them for cleaning, so motivating [Read More…]…
Moving Day: (or) The Story Of The Never-Ending Move
Yesterday we picked up the keys to our new house, and today was the big move. Actually it was more like one of the big moves. Let me explain…. The Never-Ending Move We’ve lived in a two bedroom apartment for the last 3 and a half years while my wife completed her medical residency, and [Read More…]…
Good Bye Apartment Living, Hello First Home!
I’m excited to announce that today the Smith family said good bye to upstairs neighbors that apparently enjoy jumping rope with techno music blasting in the background at 2 in the morning; to having to play real life Tetris on a daily basis with our furniture in order to fit it all in, and sadly….to maintenance men [Read More…]…
