Written by: Qiana Jones, COTA/L Feeding Tube Awareness Week offers an opportunity to raise understanding, reduce stigma, and celebrate children who receive nutrition through feeding tubes. At Carolina Therapy Connection, we believe feeding is about…
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about candy hearts and classroom cards; it’s also a perfect opportunity to support your child’s speech and language development through play, creativity, and connection. Seasonal themes naturally spark conversation, motivation, and…
Physical activity is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle for kids of all ages. School-age kiddos may have some extra wiggles this winter due to changes in their routine during school breaks. The cooler weather…
Written by: Alexis Bullock, CF-SLP | Carolina Therapy Connection Every baby develops at their own pace, especially when it comes to communication. Still, it’s natural for parents to wonder whether their little one is on…
Written by Samaria Lawson, COTA/L Does your child struggle to use an age-appropriate pencil grasp when writing, coloring, or completing school tasks? Maybe they hold their pencil in a fist, wrap extra fingers around it,…
Written by: Qiana Jones, COTA/L | Carolina Therapy Connection Looking for a fun, seasonal way to build your child’s fine motor skills at home? Grab the frosting and sprinkles — because decorating Christmas cookies is…
The holiday season is full of joy, celebration, and family time — but for many kids, it can also be a season of overwhelm. Bigger crowds, louder settings, disrupted routines, travel, new foods, and lots…
Does your child avoid certain foods, gag at new textures, or flat-out refuse entire food groups? Mealtimes shouldn’t feel like a battle, but for parents of picky eaters, it can be one of the most…
Have you ever heard of tummy time? If you have a baby or know someone with one, you might have! Tummy time is when your baby spends time lying on their belly while they’re awake…
In today’s fast-paced world, sleep often feels like a luxury rather than a necessity. Late-night scrolling, demanding work schedules, and constant stimulation make it easy to push bedtime later and later. But sleep isn’t just…
