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...
Going Back to School After Disrupted Learning & COVID19
Going back to school after disrupted learning, COVID19, and during uncertain times has to be difficult for kids of all ages. It is critical for parents, caregivers, and teachers to understand that children cannot learn or interact when anxiety is high, or their...
The Pandemic’s Effects on Mental Health of Teen Girls
The pandemic’s effects on mental health are well-documented and evolving. Suicide attempts among teen girls increased by nearly 50% in the early months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2019. This significant increase both begs the question of why teen...