Past Issues

August 2007 TidBits

The Importance of Starting Your Day with Breakfast
“Breaking” the overnight “fast” with a healthy breakfast helps ensure children have the energy they need for the day. Learn why, what the best choices are for the first meal of the day, and ways to make it possible for busy families to have a healthy morning meal on the table every day.

Expert Advice on Potential Pitfalls with a Learning-to-Eat Infant
With information on gagging, grabbing the spoon and getting out of the chair, this article features expert advice from a Children’s Feeding Program behavioral specialist on working with infants and toddlers as they learn to eat table food.

Back-to-School Shopping List for Pre-School Fine Motor Skills
As older brothers and sisters head back to school, use this list to fill a backpack with a variety of items and try our therapist-recommended ideas for fun activities that help pre-schoolers develop pre-writing, writing and other important finger skills.

Tips for Enhancing Communication with Schools
Research shows children have more success in school when parents join teachers to make education a family commitment. Learn key ways to encourage open and active communication with your child’s school.

Backpacks & Teens: Reduce Physical Stress and Avoid Discomfort
Neck and back pain is on the rise in teenagers, the age group especially likely to transport heavy backpacks. Discover how improper backpack use affects the body and simple learn steps your child can take to reduce the risk of potential backpack-related problems.