Tips for a Happy and Safe Holiday Season for Kids (and Parents, too!)
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, kids can become overwhelmed, reactive, and dysregulated. Despite all the fun activities and people to see, the holidays can be just as chaotic for kids as for adults. Knowing when your child has “had enough” is more...
10 Ways to Build a Stronger Bond with Your Teen
Building a stronger bond during the challenging teenage years can lead to more meaningful connections during these critical years and into adulthood. Is talking with your teen more like a debate class than an actual conversation? Communication can become challenging,...
How to Transform Your Child’s Life with Speech and Language Therapy
Everyone deserves the opportunity to express themselves confidently and connect meaningfully with others. These fundamental aspects of life can feel like insurmountable barriers for children with speech and language challenges.
Speech and Language Therapy Now = A Strong Start to the School Year
Speech and language therapy during the summer months is invaluable for children. It provides continuity in learning and development even when school is out of session. Summer speech also provides children with different and fun experiences that can boost their...
The Benefits of Summer Camp and Speech Camp at Zier Institute
The benefits of summer camp and speech camp, like those offered by Zier Institute, are invaluable for children. They provide continuity in learning and development even when school is out, all in a setting that prioritizes fun and engagement. At Zier Institute, our...
Rough and Tumble Play Supports Emotional Regulation
Rough-and-tumble play (or rough-house play) can often feel out-of-control, violent, and overwhelming for parents, especially if their child may have challenges with regulating their emotions. Because of this, it may seem counterintuitive to allow or even promote...
How to Combat the Mental Health Crisis Among Teens – There’s Good News!
How to combat the mental health crisis among teens is a topic the occupational therapists and mental health professionals at Zier Institute and Amy Zier + Associates have discussed for years. Fast forward to COVID-19 and “post” pandemic lives, there is a...
10 Tips to Help Families Through the Holiday Season – Bonus Post!
The following 10 tips to help families through the holiday season appeared in this post many years ago. The advice for parents, regardless of the age of their child, stands the test of time. The holidays are challenging for teens and children with developmental...