by Melissa Collier | May 21, 2021 | For Parents/Caregivers
Separation anxiety is typically experienced by infants or toddlers when they are separated from their parents. Most children outgrow it by approximately 3 years of age. Currently, there is much talk about the impending psychological pandemic due to the effects of...
by Melissa Collier | May 5, 2021 | For Parents/Caregivers
Scaffold parenting encompasses three pillars: support, structure, and encouragement. Think of it as a metaphor, in which your child is a “building,” and parents are the scaffold around him. As the child rises and grows, the scaffolds of your support, structure, and...
by Melissa Collier | Apr 12, 2021 | Having Fun/Engaging, For Parents/Caregivers
Bike riding is a rite of passage for kids, and it is an activity that is good for both their physical and mental health. Cycling offers a range of developmental benefits for typical and atypically developing children. Hiding behind a few bumps and bruises that may...
by Melissa Collier | Mar 11, 2021 | For Parents/Caregivers
Kids who have been labeled “picky eaters” deserve the experience of happy family mealtimes, just as normal eaters do. Feeding Therapy at Zier Institute and our sister client in Chicago, AZ+A, help families experience joyful and responsive mealtimes together. Schedule...
by Melissa Collier | Feb 19, 2021 | Having Fun/Engaging, Inspirational
Creative problem-solving is one of those terms that gets thrown about, but not everyone knows what it means. Kids learn to be creative problem-solvers through various activities; art, imaginative play, woodworking, computer repair and more. When encouraged in kids and...